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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.97, 11,660.58 and 5,093.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.97, 11,660.58 and 5,093.48 is: 7,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.97 : 11,660.58 = 5,093.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.97/11,660.58 = 5,093.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.97x = 11,660.58 × 5,093.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.97x = 59,392,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,392,847.25/8,448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.60

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