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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,655.92, 11,946.96 and 5,121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,655.92, 11,946.96 and 5,121.44 is: 7,068.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,655.92 : 11,946.96 = 5,121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,655.92/11,946.96 = 5,121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,655.92x = 11,946.96 × 5,121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,655.92x = 61,185,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,185,638.82/8,655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.65

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