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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.23, 12,031.47 and 5,179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.23, 12,031.47 and 5,179.41 is: 7,149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.23 : 12,031.47 = 5,179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.23/12,031.47 = 5,179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.23x = 12,031.47 × 5,179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.23x = 62,315,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,315,916.03/8,716.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.41

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