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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.25, 12,287.57 and 5,177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.25, 12,287.57 and 5,177.25 is: 7,145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.25 : 12,287.57 = 5,177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.25/12,287.57 = 5,177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.25x = 12,287.57 × 5,177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.25x = 63,615,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,615,795.90/8,903.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.23

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