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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.11, 12,893.53 and 5,474.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.11, 12,893.53 and 5,474.11 is: 8,196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.11 : 12,893.53 = 5,474.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.11/12,893.53 = 5,474.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.11x = 12,893.53 × 5,474.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.11x = 70,580,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,580,574.14/8,611.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.45

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