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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.56, 11,364.03 and 5,089.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.56, 11,364.03 and 5,089.14 is: 7,024.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.56 : 11,364.03 = 5,089.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.56/11,364.03 = 5,089.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.56x = 11,364.03 × 5,089.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.56x = 57,833,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,833,139.63/8,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.07

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