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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.79, 12,387.26 and 5,199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.79, 12,387.26 and 5,199.98 is: 7,176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.79 : 12,387.26 = 5,199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.79/12,387.26 = 5,199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.79x = 12,387.26 × 5,199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.79x = 64,413,455.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,413,455.32/8,975.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.35

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