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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.88, 11,392.73 and 5,833.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.88, 11,392.73 and 5,833.33 is: 8,045.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.88 : 11,392.73 = 5,833.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.88/11,392.73 = 5,833.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.88x = 11,392.73 × 5,833.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.88x = 66,457,553.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,457,553.69/8,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.83

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