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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.03, 12,372.14 and 5,188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.03, 12,372.14 and 5,188.37 is: 7,160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.03 : 12,372.14 = 5,188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.03/12,372.14 = 5,188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.03x = 12,372.14 × 5,188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.03x = 64,191,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,191,245.00/8,965.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.18

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