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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277.73, 11,425.08 and 5,093.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,277.73, 11,425.08 and 5,093.77 is: 7,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277.73 : 11,425.08 = 5,093.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277.73/11,425.08 = 5,093.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277.73x = 11,425.08 × 5,093.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277.73x = 58,196,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,196,729.75/8,277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.52

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