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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.91, 11,829.33 and 5,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.91, 11,829.33 and 5,034.32 is: 6,948.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.91 : 11,829.33 = 5,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.91/11,829.33 = 5,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.91x = 11,829.33 × 5,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.91x = 59,552,573.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,552,573.46/8,570.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.22

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