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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.92, 11,549.46 and 5,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.92, 11,549.46 and 5,011.08 is: 6,915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.92 : 11,549.46 = 5,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.92/11,549.46 = 5,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.92x = 11,549.46 × 5,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.92x = 57,875,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,875,268.02/8,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.50

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