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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,601.38, 11,871.86 and 5,065.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,601.38, 11,871.86 and 5,065.73 is: 6,991.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,601.38 : 11,871.86 = 5,065.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,601.38/11,871.86 = 5,065.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,601.38x = 11,871.86 × 5,065.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,601.38x = 60,139,637.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,139,637.36/8,601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.86

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