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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.80, 12,379.20 and 5,194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.80, 12,379.20 and 5,194.74 is: 7,167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.80 : 12,379.20 = 5,194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.80/12,379.20 = 5,194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.80x = 12,379.20 × 5,194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.80x = 64,306,725.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,306,725.41/8,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.65

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