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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.79, 11,330.79 and 5,023.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.79, 11,330.79 and 5,023.53 is: 6,932.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.79 : 11,330.79 = 5,023.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.79/11,330.79 = 5,023.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.79x = 11,330.79 × 5,023.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.79x = 56,920,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,920,563.49/8,210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.41

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