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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.33, 11,517.90 and 5,369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.33, 11,517.90 and 5,369.93 is: 7,406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.33 : 11,517.90 = 5,369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.33/11,517.90 = 5,369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.33x = 11,517.90 × 5,369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.33x = 61,850,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,850,316.75/8,350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.94

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