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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,617.59, 11,897.01 and 5,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,617.59, 11,897.01 and 5,215.24 is: 7,199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,617.59 : 11,897.01 = 5,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,617.59/11,897.01 = 5,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,617.59x = 11,897.01 × 5,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,617.59x = 62,045,732.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,045,732.69/8,617.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.89

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