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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.97, 11,542.44 and 5,006.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.97, 11,542.44 and 5,006.93 is: 6,909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.97 : 11,542.44 = 5,006.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.97/11,542.44 = 5,006.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.97x = 11,542.44 × 5,006.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.97x = 57,792,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,792,131.40/8,363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.65

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