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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.76, 11,604.23 and 5,054.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.76, 11,604.23 and 5,054.33 is: 6,973.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.76 : 11,604.23 = 5,054.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.76/11,604.23 = 5,054.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.76x = 11,604.23 × 5,054.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.76x = 58,651,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,651,524.52/8,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.39

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