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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,690.94, 11,993.52 and 5,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,690.94, 11,993.52 and 5,154.82 is: 7,113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,690.94 : 11,993.52 = 5,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,690.94/11,993.52 = 5,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,690.94x = 11,993.52 × 5,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,690.94x = 61,824,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,824,436.77/8,690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,113.67

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