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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.16, 12,034.04 and 5,182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.16, 12,034.04 and 5,182.65 is: 7,153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.16 : 12,034.04 = 5,182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.16/12,034.04 = 5,182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.16x = 12,034.04 × 5,182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.16x = 62,368,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,368,191.49/8,719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.01

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