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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718.51, 12,030.64 and 5,181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718.51, 12,030.64 and 5,181.04 is: 7,149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718.51 : 12,030.64 = 5,181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718.51/12,030.64 = 5,181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718.51x = 12,030.64 × 5,181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718.51x = 62,331,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,331,166.91/8,718.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.29

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