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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,660.97, 11,950.62 and 5,122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,660.97, 11,950.62 and 5,122.89 is: 7,068.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,660.97 : 11,950.62 = 5,122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,660.97/11,950.62 = 5,122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,660.97x = 11,950.62 × 5,122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,660.97x = 61,221,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,221,711.69/8,660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.69

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