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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,409.84, 11,604.98 and 5,006.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,409.84, 11,604.98 and 5,006.67 is: 6,908.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,409.84 : 11,604.98 = 5,006.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,409.84/11,604.98 = 5,006.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,409.84x = 11,604.98 × 5,006.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,409.84x = 58,102,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,102,280.18/8,409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.84

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