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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.64, 11,660.90 and 5,093.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.64, 11,660.90 and 5,093.49 is: 7,029.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.64 : 11,660.90 = 5,093.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.64/11,660.90 = 5,093.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.64x = 11,660.90 × 5,093.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.64x = 59,394,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,394,677.54/8,449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.26

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