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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,901.01, 11,845.29 and 5,428.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,901.01, 11,845.29 and 5,428.47 is: 8,138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,901.01 : 11,845.29 = 5,428.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,901.01/11,845.29 = 5,428.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,901.01x = 11,845.29 × 5,428.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,901.01x = 64,301,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,301,801.41/7,901.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,138.43

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