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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,697.62, 12,004.86 and 5,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,697.62, 12,004.86 and 5,341.24 is: 7,372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,697.62 : 12,004.86 = 5,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,697.62/12,004.86 = 5,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,697.62x = 12,004.86 × 5,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,697.62x = 64,120,838.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,120,838.43/8,697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,372.23

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