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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.04, 12,355.62 and 5,176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.04, 12,355.62 and 5,176.61 is: 7,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.04 : 12,355.62 = 5,176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.04/12,355.62 = 5,176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.04x = 12,355.62 × 5,176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.04x = 63,960,164.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,960,164.27/8,954.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.16

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