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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.28, 11,792.64 and 5,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.28, 11,792.64 and 5,011.04 is: 6,915.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.28 : 11,792.64 = 5,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.28/11,792.64 = 5,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.28x = 11,792.64 × 5,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.28x = 59,093,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,093,390.75/8,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.33

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