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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,655.53, 11,947.07 and 5,119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,655.53, 11,947.07 and 5,119.97 is: 7,067.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,655.53 : 11,947.07 = 5,119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,655.53/11,947.07 = 5,119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,655.53x = 11,947.07 × 5,119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,655.53x = 61,168,593.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,168,593.05/8,655.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,067.00

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