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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.59, 11,033.12 and 5,351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.59, 11,033.12 and 5,351.03 is: 7,375.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.59 : 11,033.12 = 5,351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.59/11,033.12 = 5,351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.59x = 11,033.12 × 5,351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.59x = 59,038,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,038,529.36/8,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.58

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