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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.33, 11,563.98 and 5,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.33, 11,563.98 and 5,023.06 is: 6,931.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.33 : 11,563.98 = 5,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.33/11,563.98 = 5,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.33x = 11,563.98 × 5,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.33x = 58,086,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,086,565.38/8,380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.30

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