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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.56, 11,876.10 and 5,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.56, 11,876.10 and 5,069 is: 6,996.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.56 : 11,876.10 = 5,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.56/11,876.10 = 5,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.56x = 11,876.10 × 5,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.56x = 60,199,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,199,950.90/8,604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.28

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