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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.62, 11,863.94 and 5,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.62, 11,863.94 and 5,241.24 is: 7,231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.62 : 11,863.94 = 5,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.62/11,863.94 = 5,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.62x = 11,863.94 × 5,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.62x = 62,181,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,181,756.89/8,598.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,231.60

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