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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.97, 11,794.41 and 5,010.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.97, 11,794.41 and 5,010.89 is: 6,913.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.97 : 11,794.41 = 5,010.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.97/11,794.41 = 5,010.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.97x = 11,794.41 × 5,010.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.97x = 59,100,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,100,491.12/8,548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.17

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