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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,953.23, 12,355.12 and 5,177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,953.23, 12,355.12 and 5,177.62 is: 7,144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,953.23 : 12,355.12 = 5,177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,953.23/12,355.12 = 5,177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,953.23x = 12,355.12 × 5,177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,953.23x = 63,970,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,970,028.75/8,953.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.91

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