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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.72, 12,023.52 and 5,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.72, 12,023.52 and 5,129.76 is: 7,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.72 : 12,023.52 = 5,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.72/12,023.52 = 5,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.72x = 12,023.52 × 5,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.72x = 61,677,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,677,771.96/8,712.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.05

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