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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.37, 11,050.35 and 5,023.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.37, 11,050.35 and 5,023.33 is: 6,932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.37 : 11,050.35 = 5,023.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.37/11,050.35 = 5,023.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.37x = 11,050.35 × 5,023.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.37x = 55,509,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,509,554.67/8,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.31

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