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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.53, 11,625.46 and 5,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.53, 11,625.46 and 5,068.04 is: 6,994.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.53 : 11,625.46 = 5,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.53/11,625.46 = 5,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.53x = 11,625.46 × 5,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.53x = 58,918,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,918,225.50/8,423.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.48

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