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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.40, 12,360.82 and 5,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.40, 12,360.82 and 5,179.96 is: 7,148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.40 : 12,360.82 = 5,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.40/12,360.82 = 5,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.40x = 12,360.82 × 5,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.40x = 64,028,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,028,553.17/8,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.12

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