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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.04, 11,971.49 and 5,139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.04, 11,971.49 and 5,139.93 is: 7,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.04 : 11,971.49 = 5,139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.04/11,971.49 = 5,139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.04x = 11,971.49 × 5,139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.04x = 61,532,594.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,532,594.90/8,675.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.06

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