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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.27, 11,050.86 and 5,023.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.27, 11,050.86 and 5,023.23 is: 6,932.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.27 : 11,050.86 = 5,023.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.27/11,050.86 = 5,023.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.27x = 11,050.86 × 5,023.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.27x = 55,511,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,511,011.48/8,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.58

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