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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.03, 11,412.15 and 5,084.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.03, 11,412.15 and 5,084.11 is: 7,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.03 : 11,412.15 = 5,084.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.03/11,412.15 = 5,084.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.03x = 11,412.15 × 5,084.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.03x = 58,020,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,020,625.94/8,273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.23

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