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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.03, 12,076.32 and 5,161.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.03, 12,076.32 and 5,161.77 is: 7,125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.03 : 12,076.32 = 5,161.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.03/12,076.32 = 5,161.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.03x = 12,076.32 × 5,161.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.03x = 62,335,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,335,186.29/8,748.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.63

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