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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.17, 11,541.52 and 5,005.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.17, 11,541.52 and 5,005.33 is: 6,907.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.17 : 11,541.52 = 5,005.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.17/11,541.52 = 5,005.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.17x = 11,541.52 × 5,005.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.17x = 57,769,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,769,116.30/8,363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,907.56

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