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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.06, 11,562.54 and 5,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.06, 11,562.54 and 5,023.48 is: 6,931.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.06 : 11,562.54 = 5,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.06/11,562.54 = 5,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.06x = 11,562.54 × 5,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.06x = 58,084,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,084,188.44/8,380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.24

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