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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.67, 11,046.02 and 5,349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.67, 11,046.02 and 5,349.87 is: 7,380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.67 : 11,046.02 = 5,349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.67/11,046.02 = 5,349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.67x = 11,046.02 × 5,349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.67x = 59,094,729.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,094,729.16/8,006.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.69

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