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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.70, 12,070.14 and 5,163.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.70, 12,070.14 and 5,163.78 is: 7,125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.70 : 12,070.14 = 5,163.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.70/12,070.14 = 5,163.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.70x = 12,070.14 × 5,163.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.70x = 62,327,547.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,327,547.53/8,747.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.02

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