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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.91, 11,787.22 and 5,007.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.91, 11,787.22 and 5,007.43 is: 6,907.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.91 : 11,787.22 = 5,007.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.91/11,787.22 = 5,007.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.91x = 11,787.22 × 5,007.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.91x = 59,023,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,023,679.04/8,544.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.47

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