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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.28, 11,611.44 and 5,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.28, 11,611.44 and 5,011.56 is: 6,915.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.28 : 11,611.44 = 5,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.28/11,611.44 = 5,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.28x = 11,611.44 × 5,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.28x = 58,191,428.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,191,428.25/8,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.79

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