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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.51, 12,353.82 and 5,175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.51, 12,353.82 and 5,175.29 is: 7,142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.51 : 12,353.82 = 5,175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.51/12,353.82 = 5,175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.51x = 12,353.82 × 5,175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.51x = 63,934,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,934,612.59/8,951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,142.33

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