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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925.57, 12,317.07 and 5,148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925.57, 12,317.07 and 5,148.73 is: 7,105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925.57 : 12,317.07 = 5,148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925.57/12,317.07 = 5,148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925.57x = 12,317.07 × 5,148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925.57x = 63,417,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,417,267.82/8,925.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.12

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