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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.27, 11,536.92 and 5,005.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.27, 11,536.92 and 5,005.09 is: 6,904.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.27 : 11,536.92 = 5,005.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.27/11,536.92 = 5,005.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.27x = 11,536.92 × 5,005.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.27x = 57,743,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,743,322.92/8,363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,904.40

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