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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.27, 11,547.63 and 5,013.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.27, 11,547.63 and 5,013.27 is: 6,916.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.27 : 11,547.63 = 5,013.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.27/11,547.63 = 5,013.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.27x = 11,547.63 × 5,013.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.27x = 57,891,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,891,387.05/8,370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.31

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