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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.41, 11,882.33 and 5,074.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.41, 11,882.33 and 5,074.14 is: 7,001.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.41 : 11,882.33 = 5,074.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.41/11,882.33 = 5,074.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.41x = 11,882.33 × 5,074.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.41x = 60,292,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,292,605.95/8,611.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.48

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