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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.68, 11,879.14 and 5,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.68, 11,879.14 and 5,462.28 is: 7,539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.68 : 11,879.14 = 5,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.68/11,879.14 = 5,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.68x = 11,879.14 × 5,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.68x = 64,887,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,887,188.84/8,606.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,539.17

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