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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.22, 11,791.08 and 5,007.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.22, 11,791.08 and 5,007.46 is: 6,910.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.22 : 11,791.08 = 5,007.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.22/11,791.08 = 5,007.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.22x = 11,791.08 × 5,007.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.22x = 59,043,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,043,361.46/8,544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.33

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