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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.64, 11,983.20 and 5,149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.64, 11,983.20 and 5,149.12 is: 7,101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.64 : 11,983.20 = 5,149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.64/11,983.20 = 5,149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.64x = 11,983.20 × 5,149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.64x = 61,702,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,702,934.78/8,688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.56

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