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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.51, 12,386.61 and 5,198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.51, 12,386.61 and 5,198.84 is: 7,174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.51 : 12,386.61 = 5,198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.51/12,386.61 = 5,198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.51x = 12,386.61 × 5,198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.51x = 64,396,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,396,003.53/8,975.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.63

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