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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,219.76, 11,343.96 and 5,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,219.76, 11,343.96 and 5,033.04 is: 6,946.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,219.76 : 11,343.96 = 5,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,219.76/11,343.96 = 5,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,219.76x = 11,343.96 × 5,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,219.76x = 57,094,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,094,604.44/8,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.02

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