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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.33, 12,023.22 and 5,353.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.33, 12,023.22 and 5,353.30 is: 7,389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.33 : 12,023.22 = 5,353.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.33/12,023.22 = 5,353.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.33x = 12,023.22 × 5,353.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.33x = 64,363,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,363,903.63/8,710.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.38

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