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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.06, 12,337.20 and 5,164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.06, 12,337.20 and 5,164.74 is: 7,125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.06 : 12,337.20 = 5,164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.06/12,337.20 = 5,164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.06x = 12,337.20 × 5,164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.06x = 63,718,430.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,718,430.33/8,942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,125.70

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