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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.11, 12,023.22 and 5,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.11, 12,023.22 and 5,356.80 is: 7,393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.11 : 12,023.22 = 5,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.11/12,023.22 = 5,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.11x = 12,023.22 × 5,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.11x = 64,405,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,405,984.90/8,711.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.55

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