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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.46, 11,493.77 and 5,814.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.46, 11,493.77 and 5,814.77 is: 8,019.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.46 : 11,493.77 = 5,814.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.46/11,493.77 = 5,814.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.46x = 11,493.77 × 5,814.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.46x = 66,833,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,833,542.44/8,333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.90

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