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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.97, 11,826.71 and 5,212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.97, 11,826.71 and 5,212.92 is: 7,193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.97 : 11,826.71 = 5,212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.97/11,826.71 = 5,212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.97x = 11,826.71 × 5,212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.97x = 61,651,667.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,651,667.03/8,569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.92

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