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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.03, 12,327.12 and 5,157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.03, 12,327.12 and 5,157.14 is: 7,115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.03 : 12,327.12 = 5,157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.03/12,327.12 = 5,157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.03x = 12,327.12 × 5,157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.03x = 63,572,622.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,572,622.00/8,934.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,115.78

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