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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,384.59, 11,571.38 and 5,027.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,384.59, 11,571.38 and 5,027.54 is: 6,938.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,384.59 : 11,571.38 = 5,027.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,384.59/11,571.38 = 5,027.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,384.59x = 11,571.38 × 5,027.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,384.59x = 58,175,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,175,575.81/8,384.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.39

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