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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.58, 11,818.33 and 5,030.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.58, 11,818.33 and 5,030.11 is: 6,938.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.58 : 11,818.33 = 5,030.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.58/11,818.33 = 5,030.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.58x = 11,818.33 × 5,030.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.58x = 59,447,499.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447,499.92/8,567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.66

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