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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,543.16, 11,787.66 and 5,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,543.16, 11,787.66 and 5,006.16 is: 6,907.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543.16 : 11,787.66 = 5,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543.16/11,787.66 = 5,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543.16x = 11,787.66 × 5,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543.16x = 59,010,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,010,911.99/8,543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.39

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