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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.87, 12,072.13 and 5,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.87, 12,072.13 and 5,162.90 is: 7,124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.87 : 12,072.13 = 5,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.87/12,072.13 = 5,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.87x = 12,072.13 × 5,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.87x = 62,327,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,327,199.98/8,747.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.84

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