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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,232.55, 11,363.12 and 5,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,232.55, 11,363.12 and 5,086.96 is: 7,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,232.55 : 11,363.12 = 5,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,232.55/11,363.12 = 5,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,232.55x = 11,363.12 × 5,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,232.55x = 57,803,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,803,711.48/8,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.36

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