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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,714.94, 12,028.37 and 5,177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,714.94, 12,028.37 and 5,177.47 is: 7,145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,714.94 : 12,028.37 = 5,177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,714.94/12,028.37 = 5,177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,714.94x = 12,028.37 × 5,177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,714.94x = 62,276,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,276,498.94/8,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.95

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