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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,586.58, 11,849.64 and 5,229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,586.58, 11,849.64 and 5,229.52 is: 7,216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,586.58 : 11,849.64 = 5,229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,586.58/11,849.64 = 5,229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,586.58x = 11,849.64 × 5,229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,586.58x = 61,967,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,967,929.37/8,586.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.83

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