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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,491.28, 11,709.16 and 5,503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,491.28, 11,709.16 and 5,503.76 is: 7,589.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,491.28 : 11,709.16 = 5,503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,491.28/11,709.16 = 5,503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,491.28x = 11,709.16 × 5,503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,491.28x = 64,444,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,444,406.44/8,491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.48

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