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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.19, 11,797.34 and 5,190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.19, 11,797.34 and 5,190.09 is: 7,164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.19 : 11,797.34 = 5,190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.19/11,797.34 = 5,190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.19x = 11,797.34 × 5,190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.19x = 61,229,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,229,197.37/8,546.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.50

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