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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,251.74, 11,384.28 and 5,064.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,251.74, 11,384.28 and 5,064.03 is: 6,986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,251.74 : 11,384.28 = 5,064.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,251.74/11,384.28 = 5,064.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,251.74x = 11,384.28 × 5,064.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,251.74x = 57,650,335.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,650,335.45/8,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,986.45

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