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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,621.68, 11,897.91 and 5,039.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,621.68, 11,897.91 and 5,039.10 is: 6,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,621.68 : 11,897.91 = 5,039.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,621.68/11,897.91 = 5,039.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,621.68x = 11,897.91 × 5,039.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,621.68x = 59,954,723.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,954,723.83/8,621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.95

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