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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,699, 12,004.83 and 5,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,699, 12,004.83 and 5,162.24 is: 7,124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,699 : 12,004.83 = 5,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,699/12,004.83 = 5,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,699x = 12,004.83 × 5,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,699x = 61,971,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,971,813.62/8,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.02

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