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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.62, 11,972.01 and 5,140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.62, 11,972.01 and 5,140.42 is: 7,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.62 : 11,972.01 = 5,140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.62/11,972.01 = 5,140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.62x = 11,972.01 × 5,140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.62x = 61,541,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,541,159.64/8,675.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.57

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