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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,688.87, 11,990.84 and 5,150.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,688.87, 11,990.84 and 5,150.79 is: 7,108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,688.87 : 11,990.84 = 5,150.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,688.87/11,990.84 = 5,150.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,688.87x = 11,990.84 × 5,150.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,688.87x = 61,762,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,762,273.01/8,688.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.21

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