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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,615.93, 11,889.99 and 5,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,615.93, 11,889.99 and 5,033.34 is: 6,946.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,615.93 : 11,889.99 = 5,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,615.93/11,889.99 = 5,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,615.93x = 11,889.99 × 5,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,615.93x = 59,846,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,846,362.27/8,615.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.02

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