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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.98, 12,066.57 and 5,208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.98, 12,066.57 and 5,208.71 is: 7,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.98 : 12,066.57 = 5,208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.98/12,066.57 = 5,208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.98x = 12,066.57 × 5,208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.98x = 62,851,203.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,851,203.49/8,745.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.30

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