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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.29, 11,610.86 and 5,053.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.29, 11,610.86 and 5,053.92 is: 6,977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.29 : 11,610.86 = 5,053.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.29/11,610.86 = 5,053.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.29x = 11,610.86 × 5,053.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.29x = 58,680,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,680,332.30/8,410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.21

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