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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666.22, 11,962.44 and 5,132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666.22, 11,962.44 and 5,132.46 is: 7,084.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666.22 : 11,962.44 = 5,132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666.22/11,962.44 = 5,132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666.22x = 11,962.44 × 5,132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666.22x = 61,396,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,396,744.80/8,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.60

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