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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.09, 12,356.76 and 5,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.09, 12,356.76 and 5,175.60 is: 7,143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.09 : 12,356.76 = 5,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.09/12,356.76 = 5,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.09x = 12,356.76 × 5,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.09x = 63,953,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,953,647.06/8,953.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.20

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