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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,235.92, 11,370.48 and 5,096.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,235.92, 11,370.48 and 5,096.36 is: 7,036.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,235.92 : 11,370.48 = 5,096.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,235.92/11,370.48 = 5,096.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,235.92x = 11,370.48 × 5,096.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,235.92x = 57,948,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,948,068.77/8,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,036.01

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