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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,003.88, 11,029.77 and 5,761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,003.88, 11,029.77 and 5,761.80 is: 7,940.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,003.88 : 11,029.77 = 5,761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,003.88/11,029.77 = 5,761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,003.88x = 11,029.77 × 5,761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,003.88x = 63,551,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,551,328.79/8,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,940.07

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