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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,471.79, 11,687.12 and 5,329.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,471.79, 11,687.12 and 5,329.71 is: 7,352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,471.79 : 11,687.12 = 5,329.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,471.79/11,687.12 = 5,329.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,471.79x = 11,687.12 × 5,329.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,471.79x = 62,288,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,288,933.69/8,471.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.51

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