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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.46, 12,056.58 and 5,197.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.46, 12,056.58 and 5,197.59 is: 7,174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.46 : 12,056.58 = 5,197.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.46/12,056.58 = 5,197.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.46x = 12,056.58 × 5,197.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.46x = 62,665,179.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,665,179.13/8,734.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.48

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