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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.62, 11,660.46 and 5,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.62, 11,660.46 and 5,094.16 is: 7,026.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.62 : 11,660.46 = 5,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.62/11,660.46 = 5,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.62x = 11,660.46 × 5,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.62x = 59,400,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,400,248.91/8,453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.61

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