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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,587.93, 11,845.43 and 6,041.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,587.93, 11,845.43 and 6,041.09 is: 8,332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,587.93 : 11,845.43 = 6,041.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,587.93/11,845.43 = 6,041.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,587.93x = 11,845.43 × 6,041.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,587.93x = 71,559,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,559,308.72/8,587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.54

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