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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,233.79, 11,368.08 and 5,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,233.79, 11,368.08 and 5,095.44 is: 7,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,233.79 : 11,368.08 = 5,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,233.79/11,368.08 = 5,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,233.79x = 11,368.08 × 5,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,233.79x = 57,925,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,925,369.56/8,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.08

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