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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.55, 12,339.41 and 5,407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.55, 12,339.41 and 5,407.11 is: 7,461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.55 : 12,339.41 = 5,407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.55/12,339.41 = 5,407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.55x = 12,339.41 × 5,407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.55x = 66,720,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,720,520.17/8,941.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.86

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