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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.88, 12,026.04 and 5,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.88, 12,026.04 and 5,175.84 is: 7,142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.88 : 12,026.04 = 5,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.88/12,026.04 = 5,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.88x = 12,026.04 × 5,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.88x = 62,244,858.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,244,858.87/8,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,142.37

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