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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.04, 12,026.40 and 5,177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.04, 12,026.40 and 5,177.25 is: 7,145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.04 : 12,026.40 = 5,177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.04/12,026.40 = 5,177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.04x = 12,026.40 × 5,177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.04x = 62,263,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,263,679.40/8,714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.21

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