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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.74, 11,997.23 and 5,110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.74, 11,997.23 and 5,110.04 is: 7,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.74 : 11,997.23 = 5,110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.74/11,997.23 = 5,110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.74x = 11,997.23 × 5,110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.74x = 61,306,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,306,325.19/8,694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.97

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