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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.08, 11,606.14 and 5,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.08, 11,606.14 and 5,007.56 is: 6,909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.08 : 11,606.14 = 5,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.08/11,606.14 = 5,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.08x = 11,606.14 × 5,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.08x = 58,118,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,118,442.42/8,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.75

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