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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664.64, 11,952.94 and 5,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664.64, 11,952.94 and 5,126.20 is: 7,071.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664.64 : 11,952.94 = 5,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664.64/11,952.94 = 5,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664.64x = 11,952.94 × 5,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664.64x = 61,273,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,273,161.03/8,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,071.63

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