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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.89, 12,030.33 and 5,180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.89, 12,030.33 and 5,180.10 is: 7,149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.89 : 12,030.33 = 5,180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.89/12,030.33 = 5,180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.89x = 12,030.33 × 5,180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.89x = 62,318,312.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,318,312.43/8,716.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.15

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