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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.74, 12,217.05 and 5,215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.74, 12,217.05 and 5,215.74 is: 7,836.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.74 : 12,217.05 = 5,215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.74/12,217.05 = 5,215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.74x = 12,217.05 × 5,215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.74x = 63,720,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,720,956.37/8,131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,836.08

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