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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.57, 12,317.63 and 5,150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.57, 12,317.63 and 5,150.17 is: 7,108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.57 : 12,317.63 = 5,150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.57/12,317.63 = 5,150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.57x = 12,317.63 × 5,150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.57x = 63,437,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,437,831.95/8,924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.23

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