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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,001.59, 11,032.20 and 5,016.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,001.59, 11,032.20 and 5,016.33 is: 6,916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,001.59 : 11,032.20 = 5,016.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,001.59/11,032.20 = 5,016.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,001.59x = 11,032.20 × 5,016.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,001.59x = 55,341,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,341,155.83/8,001.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.27

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