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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.91, 11,542.41 and 5,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.91, 11,542.41 and 5,010.24 is: 6,914.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.91 : 11,542.41 = 5,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.91/11,542.41 = 5,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.91x = 11,542.41 × 5,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.91x = 57,830,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,830,244.28/8,363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.26

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