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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.92, 12,386.36 and 5,144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.92, 12,386.36 and 5,144.81 is: 7,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.92 : 12,386.36 = 5,144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.92/12,386.36 = 5,144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.92x = 12,386.36 × 5,144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.92x = 63,725,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,725,419.72/8,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.60

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