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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.68, 12,026.16 and 5,177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.68, 12,026.16 and 5,177.84 is: 7,145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.68 : 12,026.16 = 5,177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.68/12,026.16 = 5,177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.68x = 12,026.16 × 5,177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.68x = 62,269,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,269,532.29/8,714.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.36

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