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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.22, 11,792.46 and 5,008.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.22, 11,792.46 and 5,008.46 is: 6,911.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.22 : 11,792.46 = 5,008.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.22/11,792.46 = 5,008.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.22x = 11,792.46 × 5,008.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.22x = 59,062,064.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,062,064.21/8,545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.71

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