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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.37, 11,971.55 and 5,089.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.37, 11,971.55 and 5,089.83 is: 7,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.37 : 11,971.55 = 5,089.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.37/11,971.55 = 5,089.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.37x = 11,971.55 × 5,089.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.37x = 60,933,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,933,154.16/8,675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.70

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