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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,718.81, 12,028.04 and 5,179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,718.81, 12,028.04 and 5,179.95 is: 7,146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,718.81 : 12,028.04 = 5,179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,718.81/12,028.04 = 5,179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,718.81x = 12,028.04 × 5,179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,718.81x = 62,304,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,304,684.43/8,718.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.01

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