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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,716.44, 12,030.44 and 5,178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,716.44, 12,030.44 and 5,178.96 is: 7,148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,716.44 : 12,030.44 = 5,178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,716.44/12,030.44 = 5,178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,716.44x = 12,030.44 × 5,178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,716.44x = 62,305,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,305,167.54/8,716.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.01

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