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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.27, 11,486.31 and 5,013.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.27, 11,486.31 and 5,013.27 is: 6,916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.27 : 11,486.31 = 5,013.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.27/11,486.31 = 5,013.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.27x = 11,486.31 × 5,013.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.27x = 57,583,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,583,973.33/8,325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.77

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