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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.22, 11,543.93 and 5,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.22, 11,543.93 and 5,008.14 is: 6,911.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.22 : 11,543.93 = 5,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.22/11,543.93 = 5,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.22x = 11,543.93 × 5,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.22x = 57,813,617.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,813,617.59/8,365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.19

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