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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.67, 12,071.70 and 5,885.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.67, 12,071.70 and 5,885.19 is: 8,117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.67 : 12,071.70 = 5,885.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.67/12,071.70 = 5,885.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.67x = 12,071.70 × 5,885.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.67x = 71,044,248.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,044,248.12/8,751.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,117.80

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