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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.44, 12,056.28 and 5,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.44, 12,056.28 and 5,201 is: 7,174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.44 : 12,056.28 = 5,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.44/12,056.28 = 5,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.44x = 12,056.28 × 5,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.44x = 62,704,712.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,704,712.28/8,740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.09

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