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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.21, 11,960.55 and 5,130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.21, 11,960.55 and 5,130.48 is: 7,079.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.21 : 11,960.55 = 5,130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.21/11,960.55 = 5,130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.21x = 11,960.55 × 5,130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.21x = 61,363,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,363,362.56/8,667.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,079.94

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