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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.23, 11,971.97 and 5,092.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.23, 11,971.97 and 5,092.75 is: 7,028.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.23 : 11,971.97 = 5,092.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.23/11,971.97 = 5,092.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.23x = 11,971.97 × 5,092.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.23x = 60,970,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,970,233.02/8,675.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.08

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