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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.10, 11,875.50 and 5,021.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.10, 11,875.50 and 5,021.04 is: 6,928.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.10 : 11,875.50 = 5,021.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.10/11,875.50 = 5,021.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.10x = 11,875.50 × 5,021.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.10x = 59,627,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,627,360.52/8,606.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.50

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