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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.02, 11,323.77 and 5,020.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.02, 11,323.77 and 5,020.43 is: 6,928.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.02 : 11,323.77 = 5,020.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.02/11,323.77 = 5,020.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.02x = 11,323.77 × 5,020.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.02x = 56,850,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,850,194.62/8,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.71

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