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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,698.37, 12,003.53 and 5,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,698.37, 12,003.53 and 5,161.50 is: 7,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,698.37 : 12,003.53 = 5,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,698.37/12,003.53 = 5,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,698.37x = 12,003.53 × 5,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,698.37x = 61,956,194.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,956,194.29/8,698.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,122.74

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