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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,497.89, 11,722.41 and 5,141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,497.89, 11,722.41 and 5,141.79 is: 7,092.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,497.89 : 11,722.41 = 5,141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,497.89/11,722.41 = 5,141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,497.89x = 11,722.41 × 5,141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,497.89x = 60,274,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,274,170.51/8,497.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,092.84

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