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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.37, 12,379.97 and 5,195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.37, 12,379.97 and 5,195.31 is: 7,168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.37 : 12,379.97 = 5,195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.37/12,379.97 = 5,195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.37x = 12,379.97 × 5,195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.37x = 64,317,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,317,748.50/8,972.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,168.42

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