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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.02, 12,080.46 and 5,164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.02, 12,080.46 and 5,164.76 is: 7,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.02 : 12,080.46 = 5,164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.02/12,080.46 = 5,164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.02x = 12,080.46 × 5,164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.02x = 62,392,676.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,392,676.59/8,751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.76

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