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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,653.79, 11,942.49 and 5,115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,653.79, 11,942.49 and 5,115.71 is: 7,059.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,653.79 : 11,942.49 = 5,115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,653.79/11,942.49 = 5,115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,653.79x = 11,942.49 × 5,115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,653.79x = 61,094,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,094,255.81/8,653.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.83

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