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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.59, 11,030.34 and 5,349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.59, 11,030.34 and 5,349.03 is: 7,372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.59 : 11,030.34 = 5,349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.59/11,030.34 = 5,349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.59x = 11,030.34 × 5,349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.59x = 59,001,619.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,001,619.57/8,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,372.82

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