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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,685.66, 11,982.24 and 5,146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,685.66, 11,982.24 and 5,146.86 is: 7,100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,685.66 : 11,982.24 = 5,146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,685.66/11,982.24 = 5,146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,685.66x = 11,982.24 × 5,146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,685.66x = 61,670,911.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,670,911.77/8,685.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.31

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