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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.91, 11,830.71 and 5,035.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.91, 11,830.71 and 5,035.32 is: 6,949.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.91 : 11,830.71 = 5,035.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.91/11,830.71 = 5,035.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.91x = 11,830.71 × 5,035.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.91x = 59,571,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,571,410.68/8,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.61

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