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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,598.85, 11,868.52 and 5,243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,598.85, 11,868.52 and 5,243.51 is: 7,237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,598.85 : 11,868.52 = 5,243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,598.85/11,868.52 = 5,243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,598.85x = 11,868.52 × 5,243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,598.85x = 62,232,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,232,719.87/8,598.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.33

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