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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.45, 11,364.30 and 5,087.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.45, 11,364.30 and 5,087.81 is: 7,022.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.45 : 11,364.30 = 5,087.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.45/11,364.30 = 5,087.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.45x = 11,364.30 × 5,087.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.45x = 57,819,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,819,427.59/8,233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.51

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