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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.36, 11,369.70 and 5,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.36, 11,369.70 and 5,095.80 is: 7,035.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.36 : 11,369.70 = 5,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.36/11,369.70 = 5,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.36x = 11,369.70 × 5,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.36x = 57,937,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,937,717.26/8,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,035.24

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