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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,597.83, 11,867.11 and 5,242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,597.83, 11,867.11 and 5,242.49 is: 7,235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,597.83 : 11,867.11 = 5,242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,597.83/11,867.11 = 5,242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,597.83x = 11,867.11 × 5,242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,597.83x = 62,213,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,213,197.22/8,597.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.92

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