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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.62, 12,075.87 and 5,165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.62, 12,075.87 and 5,165.74 is: 7,128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.62 : 12,075.87 = 5,165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.62/12,075.87 = 5,165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.62x = 12,075.87 × 5,165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.62x = 62,380,804.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,380,804.69/8,750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.73

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