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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.43, 12,084.03 and 5,171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.43, 12,084.03 and 5,171.94 is: 7,134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.43 : 12,084.03 = 5,171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.43/12,084.03 = 5,171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.43x = 12,084.03 × 5,171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.43x = 62,497,878.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,497,878.12/8,759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.93

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