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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.02, 11,322.39 and 5,019.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.02, 11,322.39 and 5,019.43 is: 6,927.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.02 : 11,322.39 = 5,019.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.02/11,322.39 = 5,019.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.02x = 11,322.39 × 5,019.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.02x = 56,831,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,831,972.34/8,204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.34

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