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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.22, 12,024.27 and 5,177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.22, 12,024.27 and 5,177.34 is: 7,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.22 : 12,024.27 = 5,177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.22/12,024.27 = 5,177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.22x = 12,024.27 × 5,177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.22x = 62,253,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,253,734.04/8,714.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.92

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