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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.55, 11,625.48 and 5,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.55, 11,625.48 and 5,068.04 is: 6,994.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.55 : 11,625.48 = 5,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.55/11,625.48 = 5,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.55x = 11,625.48 × 5,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.55x = 58,918,339.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,918,339.53/8,423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.48

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