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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,344.91, 11,514.57 and 4,989.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,344.91, 11,514.57 and 4,989.08 is: 6,884.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,344.91 : 11,514.57 = 4,989.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,344.91/11,514.57 = 4,989.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,344.91x = 11,514.57 × 4,989.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,344.91x = 57,447,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,447,110.90/8,344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.09

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