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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.86, 11,368.34 and 5,593.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.86, 11,368.34 and 5,593.66 is: 7,707.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.86 : 11,368.34 = 5,593.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.86/11,368.34 = 5,593.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.86x = 11,368.34 × 5,593.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.86x = 63,590,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,590,628.72/8,250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,707.15

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