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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516.93, 11,751.99 and 5,329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516.93, 11,751.99 and 5,329.85 is: 7,354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516.93 : 11,751.99 = 5,329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516.93/11,751.99 = 5,329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516.93x = 11,751.99 × 5,329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516.93x = 62,636,343.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,636,343.90/8,516.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.33

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