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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,566.83, 11,823.56 and 5,210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,566.83, 11,823.56 and 5,210.69 is: 7,191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,566.83 : 11,823.56 = 5,210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,566.83/11,823.56 = 5,210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,566.83x = 11,823.56 × 5,210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,566.83x = 61,608,905.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,608,905.86/8,566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,191.56

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