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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.52, 11,535.71 and 5,004.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.52, 11,535.71 and 5,004.17 is: 6,905.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.52 : 11,535.71 = 5,004.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.52/11,535.71 = 5,004.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.52x = 11,535.71 × 5,004.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.52x = 57,726,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,726,608.74/8,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.50

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