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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.44, 11,794.91 and 5,188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.44, 11,794.91 and 5,188.49 is: 7,160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.44 : 11,794.91 = 5,188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.44/11,794.91 = 5,188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.44x = 11,794.91 × 5,188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.44x = 61,197,772.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,197,772.59/8,546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.62

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