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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.07, 11,542.57 and 5,709.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.07, 11,542.57 and 5,709.51 is: 7,880.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.07 : 11,542.57 = 5,709.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.07/11,542.57 = 5,709.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.07x = 11,542.57 × 5,709.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.07x = 65,902,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,902,404.57/8,363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,880.17

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