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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.56, 11,036.40 and 5,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.56, 11,036.40 and 5,344.34 is: 7,371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.56 : 11,036.40 = 5,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.56/11,036.40 = 5,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.56x = 11,036.40 × 5,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.56x = 58,982,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,982,273.98/8,001.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.35

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