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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.30, 11,364.15 and 5,087.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.30, 11,364.15 and 5,087.71 is: 7,022.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.30 : 11,364.15 = 5,087.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.30/11,364.15 = 5,087.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.30x = 11,364.15 × 5,087.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.30x = 57,817,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,817,499.60/8,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.40

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