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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.86, 11,058.45 and 7,571.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.86, 11,058.45 and 7,571.54 is: 10,455.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.86 : 11,058.45 = 7,571.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.86/11,058.45 = 7,571.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.86x = 11,058.45 × 7,571.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.86x = 83,729,496.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,729,496.51/8,007.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,455.91

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