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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.54, 11,972.18 and 5,140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.54, 11,972.18 and 5,140.43 is: 7,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.54 : 11,972.18 = 5,140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.54/11,972.18 = 5,140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.54x = 11,972.18 × 5,140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.54x = 61,542,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,542,127.54/8,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.75

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