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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.08, 11,632.96 and 5,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.08, 11,632.96 and 5,073 is: 7,000.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.08 : 11,632.96 = 5,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.08/11,632.96 = 5,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.08x = 11,632.96 × 5,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.08x = 59,014,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,014,006.08/8,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,000.41

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