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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,715.33, 12,027.20 and 5,130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,715.33, 12,027.20 and 5,130.47 is: 7,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,715.33 : 12,027.20 = 5,130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,715.33/12,027.20 = 5,130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,715.33x = 12,027.20 × 5,130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,715.33x = 61,705,193.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,705,193.20/8,715.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,080.08

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