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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,200.59, 11,315.94 and 5,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,200.59, 11,315.94 and 5,014.68 is: 6,919.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,200.59 : 11,315.94 = 5,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,200.59/11,315.94 = 5,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,200.59x = 11,315.94 × 5,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,200.59x = 56,745,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,745,818.00/8,200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.72

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