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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.03, 12,022.25 and 5,174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.03, 12,022.25 and 5,174.25 is: 7,141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.03 : 12,022.25 = 5,174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.03/12,022.25 = 5,174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.03x = 12,022.25 × 5,174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.03x = 62,206,101.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,206,101.19/8,711.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.08

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