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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.14, 12,372.73 and 5,189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.14, 12,372.73 and 5,189.03 is: 7,160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.14 : 12,372.73 = 5,189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.14/12,372.73 = 5,189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.14x = 12,372.73 × 5,189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.14x = 64,202,438.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,202,438.71/8,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.55

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