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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.95, 12,871.82 and 5,094.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.95, 12,871.82 and 5,094.84 is: 7,622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.95 : 12,871.82 = 5,094.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.95/12,871.82 = 5,094.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.95x = 12,871.82 × 5,094.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.95x = 65,579,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,579,773.58/8,602.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.94

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