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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.45, 12,399.23 and 5,157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.45, 12,399.23 and 5,157.12 is: 7,116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.45 : 12,399.23 = 5,157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.45/12,399.23 = 5,157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.45x = 12,399.23 × 5,157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.45x = 63,944,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,944,317.02/8,985.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,116.43

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