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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.70, 11,950.20 and 5,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.70, 11,950.20 and 5,123.70 is: 7,069.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.70 : 11,950.20 = 5,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.70/11,950.20 = 5,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.70x = 11,950.20 × 5,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.70x = 61,229,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,229,239.74/8,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.78

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