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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,951.64, 12,352.41 and 5,174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,951.64, 12,352.41 and 5,174.07 is: 7,139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,951.64 : 12,352.41 = 5,174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,951.64/12,352.41 = 5,174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,951.64x = 12,352.41 × 5,174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,951.64x = 63,912,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,912,234.01/8,951.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.72

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