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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,236.99, 11,371.95 and 5,097.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,236.99, 11,371.95 and 5,097.43 is: 7,037.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,236.99 : 11,371.95 = 5,097.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,236.99/11,371.95 = 5,097.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,236.99x = 11,371.95 × 5,097.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,236.99x = 57,967,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,967,636.74/8,236.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,037.48

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