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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.28, 11,855.52 and 5,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.28, 11,855.52 and 5,056.44 is: 6,977.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.28 : 11,855.52 = 5,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.28/11,855.52 = 5,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.28x = 11,855.52 × 5,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.28x = 59,946,725.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,946,725.55/8,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.62

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