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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.93, 11,389.34 and 5,900.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.93, 11,389.34 and 5,900.69 is: 8,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.93 : 11,389.34 = 5,900.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.93/11,389.34 = 5,900.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.93x = 11,389.34 × 5,900.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.93x = 67,204,964.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,204,964.64/8,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.16

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