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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.98, 12,069.33 and 5,210.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.98, 12,069.33 and 5,210.71 is: 7,189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.98 : 12,069.33 = 5,210.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.98/12,069.33 = 5,210.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.98x = 12,069.33 × 5,210.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.98x = 62,889,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,889,778.52/8,747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,189.06

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