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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.69, 11,035.73 and 5,611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.69, 11,035.73 and 5,611.44 is: 7,736.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.69 : 11,035.73 = 5,611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.69/11,035.73 = 5,611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.69x = 11,035.73 × 5,611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.69x = 61,926,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,926,308.69/8,004.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.25

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