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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.14, 11,363.76 and 5,087.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.14, 11,363.76 and 5,087.46 is: 7,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.14 : 11,363.76 = 5,087.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.14/11,363.76 = 5,087.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.14x = 11,363.76 × 5,087.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.14x = 57,812,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,812,674.45/8,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.95

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