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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,592.73, 11,858.71 and 5,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,592.73, 11,858.71 and 5,007.50 is: 6,910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,592.73 : 11,858.71 = 5,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,592.73/11,858.71 = 5,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,592.73x = 11,858.71 × 5,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,592.73x = 59,382,431.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,382,431.03/8,592.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.78

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