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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,549.08, 11,797.84 and 5,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,549.08, 11,797.84 and 5,011.40 is: 6,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,549.08 : 11,797.84 = 5,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,549.08/11,797.84 = 5,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,549.08x = 11,797.84 × 5,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,549.08x = 59,123,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,123,695.38/8,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.80

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