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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.68, 12,018.10 and 5,172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.68, 12,018.10 and 5,172.88 is: 7,136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.68 : 12,018.10 = 5,172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.68/12,018.10 = 5,172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.68x = 12,018.10 × 5,172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.68x = 62,168,189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,168,189.13/8,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.19

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