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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.78, 11,997.06 and 5,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.78, 11,997.06 and 5,158.20 is: 7,117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.78 : 11,997.06 = 5,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.78/11,997.06 = 5,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.78x = 11,997.06 × 5,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.78x = 61,883,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,883,234.89/8,694.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.29

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