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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.45, 12,056.77 and 5,199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.45, 12,056.77 and 5,199.97 is: 7,175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.45 : 12,056.77 = 5,199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.45/12,056.77 = 5,199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.45x = 12,056.77 × 5,199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.45x = 62,694,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,694,842.30/8,737.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,175.42

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