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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.59, 11,703.45 and 5,125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.59, 11,703.45 and 5,125.06 is: 7,070.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.59 : 11,703.45 = 5,125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.59/11,703.45 = 5,125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.59x = 11,703.45 × 5,125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.59x = 59,980,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,980,883.46/8,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,070.22

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