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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.37, 11,048.97 and 5,022.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.37, 11,048.97 and 5,022.33 is: 6,930.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.37 : 11,048.97 = 5,022.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.37/11,048.97 = 5,022.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.37x = 11,048.97 × 5,022.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.37x = 55,491,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,491,573.50/8,006.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.93

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