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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,607.95, 11,881.52 and 5,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,607.95, 11,881.52 and 5,072.30 is: 7,001.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,607.95 : 11,881.52 = 5,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,607.95/11,881.52 = 5,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,607.95x = 11,881.52 × 5,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,607.95x = 60,266,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,266,608.53/8,607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.27

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