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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.67, 12,073.17 and 5,022.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.67, 12,073.17 and 5,022.67 is: 6,931.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.67 : 12,073.17 = 5,022.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.67/12,073.17 = 5,022.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.67x = 12,073.17 × 5,022.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.67x = 60,639,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,639,548.76/8,748.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.29

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