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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.68, 11,556.72 and 5,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.68, 11,556.72 and 5,016.44 is: 6,923.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.68 : 11,556.72 = 5,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.68/11,556.72 = 5,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.68x = 11,556.72 × 5,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.68x = 57,973,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,973,592.48/8,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.31

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