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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.57, 11,989.94 and 5,149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.57, 11,989.94 and 5,149.68 is: 7,106.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.57 : 11,989.94 = 5,149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.57/11,989.94 = 5,149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.57x = 11,989.94 × 5,149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.57x = 61,744,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,744,328.47/8,688.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.39

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