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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,911.68, 13,363.40 and 5,016.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,911.68, 13,363.40 and 5,016.09 is: 7,521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,911.68 : 13,363.40 = 5,016.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,911.68/13,363.40 = 5,016.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,911.68x = 13,363.40 × 5,016.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,911.68x = 67,031,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,031,925.21/8,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,521.81

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