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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.59, 11,606.43 and 5,268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.59, 11,606.43 and 5,268.51 is: 7,270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.59 : 11,606.43 = 5,268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.59/11,606.43 = 5,268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.59x = 11,606.43 × 5,268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.59x = 61,148,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,148,592.52/8,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,270.43

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