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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,595.24, 11,861.46 and 5,012.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,595.24, 11,861.46 and 5,012.33 is: 6,917.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,595.24 : 11,861.46 = 5,012.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,595.24/11,861.46 = 5,012.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,595.24x = 11,861.46 × 5,012.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,595.24x = 59,453,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,453,492.49/8,595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.03

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