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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,712.36, 12,023.28 and 5,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,712.36, 12,023.28 and 5,175 is: 7,141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,712.36 : 12,023.28 = 5,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,712.36/12,023.28 = 5,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,712.36x = 12,023.28 × 5,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,712.36x = 62,220,474
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,220,474/8,712.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.63

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