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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.54, 11,974.71 and 5,141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.54, 11,974.71 and 5,141.10 is: 7,095.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.54 : 11,974.71 = 5,141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.54/11,974.71 = 5,141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.54x = 11,974.71 × 5,141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.54x = 61,563,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,563,181.58/8,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.36

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