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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,691.44, 11,994.28 and 5,106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,691.44, 11,994.28 and 5,106.55 is: 7,047.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,691.44 : 11,994.28 = 5,106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,691.44/11,994.28 = 5,106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,691.44x = 11,994.28 × 5,106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,691.44x = 61,249,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,249,330.56/8,691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.09

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