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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.27, 11,791.40 and 5,007.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.27, 11,791.40 and 5,007.27 is: 6,910.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.27 : 11,791.40 = 5,007.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.27/11,791.40 = 5,007.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.27x = 11,791.40 × 5,007.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.27x = 59,042,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,042,698.44/8,544.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.21

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