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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,692.31, 11,996.91 and 5,155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,692.31, 11,996.91 and 5,155.75 is: 7,115.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,692.31 : 11,996.91 = 5,155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,692.31/11,996.91 = 5,155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,692.31x = 11,996.91 × 5,155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,692.31x = 61,853,083.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,853,083.73/8,692.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,115.84

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