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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,695.48, 11,999.02 and 5,158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,695.48, 11,999.02 and 5,158.06 is: 7,117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,695.48 : 11,999.02 = 5,158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,695.48/11,999.02 = 5,158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,695.48x = 11,999.02 × 5,158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,695.48x = 61,891,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,891,665.10/8,695.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.68

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