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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.84, 12,917.73 and 5,689.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.84, 12,917.73 and 5,689.45 is: 8,534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.84 : 12,917.73 = 5,689.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.84/12,917.73 = 5,689.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.84x = 12,917.73 × 5,689.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.84x = 73,494,714.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,494,714.36/8,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,534.15

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