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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,950.14, 12,341.43 and 5,591.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,950.14, 12,341.43 and 5,591.79 is: 7,710.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,950.14 : 12,341.43 = 5,591.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,950.14/12,341.43 = 5,591.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,950.14x = 12,341.43 × 5,591.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,950.14x = 69,010,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,010,684.86/8,950.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.57

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