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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,597.83, 11,864.58 and 5,060.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,597.83, 11,864.58 and 5,060.81 is: 6,983.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,597.83 : 11,864.58 = 5,060.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,597.83/11,864.58 = 5,060.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,597.83x = 11,864.58 × 5,060.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,597.83x = 60,044,395.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,044,395.79/8,597.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.67

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