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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.52, 11,990.24 and 5,105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.52, 11,990.24 and 5,105.29 is: 7,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.52 : 11,990.24 = 5,105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.52/11,990.24 = 5,105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.52x = 11,990.24 × 5,105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.52x = 61,213,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,213,652.37/8,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,042.92

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