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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591.76, 11,853.21 and 5,006.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,591.76, 11,853.21 and 5,006.19 is: 6,906.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,591.76 : 11,853.21 = 5,006.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,591.76/11,853.21 = 5,006.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,591.76x = 11,853.21 × 5,006.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,591.76x = 59,339,421.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,339,421.37/8,591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.55

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