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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.04, 11,670.38 and 5,104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.04, 11,670.38 and 5,104.14 is: 7,039.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.04 : 11,670.38 = 5,104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.04/11,670.38 = 5,104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.04x = 11,670.38 × 5,104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.04x = 59,567,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,567,236.05/8,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039.34

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