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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.74, 12,052.07 and 5,197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.74, 12,052.07 and 5,197.26 is: 7,171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.74 : 12,052.07 = 5,197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.74/12,052.07 = 5,197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.74x = 12,052.07 × 5,197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.74x = 62,637,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,637,715.34/8,734.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.10

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