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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.89, 11,037.33 and 5,618.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.89, 11,037.33 and 5,618.59 is: 7,744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.89 : 11,037.33 = 5,618.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.89/11,037.33 = 5,618.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.89x = 11,037.33 × 5,618.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.89x = 62,014,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,014,204.37/8,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.14

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