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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.21, 11,365.93 and 5,050.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.21, 11,365.93 and 5,050.28 is: 6,970.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.21 : 11,365.93 = 5,050.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.21/11,365.93 = 5,050.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.21x = 11,365.93 × 5,050.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.21x = 57,401,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,401,059.51/8,235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.20

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