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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,594.76, 11,858.70 and 5,007.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,594.76, 11,858.70 and 5,007.54 is: 6,909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,594.76 : 11,858.70 = 5,007.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,594.76/11,858.70 = 5,007.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,594.76x = 11,858.70 × 5,007.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,594.76x = 59,382,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,382,914.60/8,594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.20

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