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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.08, 11,949.18 and 5,123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.08, 11,949.18 and 5,123.86 is: 7,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.08 : 11,949.18 = 5,123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.08/11,949.18 = 5,123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.08x = 11,949.18 × 5,123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.08x = 61,225,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,225,925.43/8,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.90

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