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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.40, 12,026.91 and 5,177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.40, 12,026.91 and 5,177.63 is: 7,145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.40 : 12,026.91 = 5,177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.40/12,026.91 = 5,177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.40x = 12,026.91 × 5,177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.40x = 62,270,829.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,270,829.89/8,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.74

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