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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,336.92, 11,502.52 and 5,150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,336.92, 11,502.52 and 5,150.65 is: 7,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,336.92 : 11,502.52 = 5,150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,336.92/11,502.52 = 5,150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,336.92x = 11,502.52 × 5,150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,336.92x = 59,245,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,245,454.64/8,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.40

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