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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.74, 8,011.09 and 5,099.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.74, 8,011.09 and 5,099.03 is: 7,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.74 : 8,011.09 = 5,099.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.74/8,011.09 = 5,099.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.74x = 8,011.09 × 5,099.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.74x = 40,848,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,848,814.64/5,807.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.52

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