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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.93, 11,269.86 and 5,335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.93, 11,269.86 and 5,335.34 is: 7,360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.93 : 11,269.86 = 5,335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.93/11,269.86 = 5,335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.93x = 11,269.86 × 5,335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.93x = 60,128,534.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,128,534.85/8,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.64

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