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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.28, 11,965.20 and 5,134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.28, 11,965.20 and 5,134.44 is: 7,086.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.28 : 11,965.20 = 5,134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.28/11,965.20 = 5,134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.28x = 11,965.20 × 5,134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.28x = 61,434,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,434,601.49/8,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.47

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