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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,661.44, 11,951.04 and 5,125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,661.44, 11,951.04 and 5,125.12 is: 7,071.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,661.44 : 11,951.04 = 5,125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,661.44/11,951.04 = 5,125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,661.44x = 11,951.04 × 5,125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,661.44x = 61,250,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,250,514.12/8,661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.63

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