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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,219.31, 11,341.05 and 5,033.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,219.31, 11,341.05 and 5,033.33 is: 6,945.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,219.31 : 11,341.05 = 5,033.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,219.31/11,341.05 = 5,033.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,219.31x = 11,341.05 × 5,033.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,219.31x = 57,083,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,083,247.20/8,219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.02

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