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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.63, 11,594.53 and 5,884.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.63, 11,594.53 and 5,884.92 is: 8,112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.63 : 11,594.53 = 5,884.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.63/11,594.53 = 5,884.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.63x = 11,594.53 × 5,884.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.63x = 68,232,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,232,881.49/8,410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,112.70

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