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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.53, 11,423.44 and 5,091.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.53, 11,423.44 and 5,091.11 is: 7,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.53 : 11,423.44 = 5,091.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.53/11,423.44 = 5,091.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.53x = 11,423.44 × 5,091.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.53x = 58,157,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,157,989.62/8,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.40

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