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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,547.36, 11,791.08 and 5,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,547.36, 11,791.08 and 5,010 is: 6,911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,547.36 : 11,791.08 = 5,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,547.36/11,791.08 = 5,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,547.36x = 11,791.08 × 5,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,547.36x = 59,073,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,073,310.80/8,547.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.29

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