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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,204.61, 11,323.21 and 5,020.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,204.61, 11,323.21 and 5,020.03 is: 6,928.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,204.61 : 11,323.21 = 5,020.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,204.61/11,323.21 = 5,020.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,204.61x = 11,323.21 × 5,020.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,204.61x = 56,842,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,842,801.22/8,204.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.16

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