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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,798.69, 12,139.17 and 5,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,798.69, 12,139.17 and 5,019.14 is: 6,924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,798.69 : 12,139.17 = 5,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,798.69/12,139.17 = 5,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,798.69x = 12,139.17 × 5,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,798.69x = 60,928,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,928,193.71/8,798.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.69

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