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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.58, 11,822.49 and 5,211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.58, 11,822.49 and 5,211.86 is: 7,190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.58 : 11,822.49 = 5,211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.58/11,822.49 = 5,211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.58x = 11,822.49 × 5,211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.58x = 61,617,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,617,103.62/8,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.22

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