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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.74, 12,241.18 and 5,231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.74, 12,241.18 and 5,231.74 is: 7,860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.74 : 12,241.18 = 5,231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.74/12,241.18 = 5,231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.74x = 12,241.18 × 5,231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.74x = 64,042,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,042,644.89/8,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,860.17

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