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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.03, 12,026.39 and 5,177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.03, 12,026.39 and 5,177.25 is: 7,145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.03 : 12,026.39 = 5,177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.03/12,026.39 = 5,177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.03x = 12,026.39 × 5,177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.03x = 62,263,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,263,627.63/8,714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.22

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