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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.08, 11,540.70 and 5,850.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.08, 11,540.70 and 5,850.27 is: 8,067.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.08 : 11,540.70 = 5,850.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.08/11,540.70 = 5,850.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.08x = 11,540.70 × 5,850.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.08x = 67,516,210.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,516,210.99/8,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.34

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