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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.69, 11,607.57 and 5,052.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.69, 11,607.57 and 5,052.51 is: 6,972.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.69 : 11,607.57 = 5,052.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.69/11,607.57 = 5,052.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.69x = 11,607.57 × 5,052.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.69x = 58,647,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,647,363.50/8,411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.13

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