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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.91, 11,770.62 and 6,010.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.91, 11,770.62 and 6,010.91 is: 8,294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.91 : 11,770.62 = 6,010.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.91/11,770.62 = 6,010.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.91x = 11,770.62 × 6,010.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.91x = 70,752,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,752,100.21/8,529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.59

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