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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.53, 12,027.81 and 5,177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.53, 12,027.81 and 5,177.06 is: 7,145.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.53 : 12,027.81 = 5,177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.53/12,027.81 = 5,177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.53x = 12,027.81 × 5,177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.53x = 62,268,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,268,694.04/8,714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.39

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