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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,460.03, 11,675.96 and 5,104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,460.03, 11,675.96 and 5,104.76 is: 7,045.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,460.03 : 11,675.96 = 5,104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,460.03/11,675.96 = 5,104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,460.03x = 11,675.96 × 5,104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,460.03x = 59,602,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,602,973.57/8,460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.24

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