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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,368.93, 11,549.48 and 5,011.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,368.93, 11,549.48 and 5,011.10 is: 6,915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,368.93 : 11,549.48 = 5,011.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,368.93/11,549.48 = 5,011.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,368.93x = 11,549.48 × 5,011.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,368.93x = 57,875,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,875,564.09/8,368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.53

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