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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.77, 11,787.04 and 5,007.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.77, 11,787.04 and 5,007.29 is: 6,907.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.77 : 11,787.04 = 5,007.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.77/11,787.04 = 5,007.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.77x = 11,787.04 × 5,007.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.77x = 59,021,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,021,102.49/8,544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.28

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