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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.36, 11,360.81 and 5,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.36, 11,360.81 and 5,001.50 is: 6,901.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.36 : 11,360.81 = 5,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.36/11,360.81 = 5,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.36x = 11,360.81 × 5,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.36x = 56,821,132.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,821,132.12/8,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.33

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