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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.23, 11,988.90 and 5,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.23, 11,988.90 and 5,150.96 is: 7,107.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.23 : 11,988.90 = 5,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.23/11,988.90 = 5,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.23x = 11,988.90 × 5,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.23x = 61,754,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,754,284.40/8,688.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.81

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