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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.56, 11,878.86 and 5,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.56, 11,878.86 and 5,071 is: 6,999.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.56 : 11,878.86 = 5,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.56/11,878.86 = 5,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.56x = 11,878.86 × 5,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.56x = 60,237,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,237,699.06/8,606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.04

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