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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.27, 11,535.54 and 5,004.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.27, 11,535.54 and 5,004.09 is: 6,903.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.27 : 11,535.54 = 5,004.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.27/11,535.54 = 5,004.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.27x = 11,535.54 × 5,004.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.27x = 57,724,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724,899.12/8,362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,903.02

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