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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.37, 12,052.94 and 5,197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.37, 12,052.94 and 5,197.89 is: 7,171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.37 : 12,052.94 = 5,197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.37/12,052.94 = 5,197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.37x = 12,052.94 × 5,197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.37x = 62,649,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,649,830.31/8,735.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.97

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