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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.83, 12,023.91 and 5,353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.83, 12,023.91 and 5,353.80 is: 7,390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.83 : 12,023.91 = 5,353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.83/12,023.91 = 5,353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.83x = 12,023.91 × 5,353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.83x = 64,373,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,373,609.36/8,710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.07

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