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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.94, 11,339.85 and 5,032.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.94, 11,339.85 and 5,032.04 is: 6,943.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.94 : 11,339.85 = 5,032.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.94/11,339.85 = 5,032.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.94x = 11,339.85 × 5,032.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.94x = 57,062,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,062,544.53/8,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.66

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