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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.16, 11,995.83 and 5,367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.16, 11,995.83 and 5,367.56 is: 8,040.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.16 : 11,995.83 = 5,367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.16/11,995.83 = 5,367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.16x = 11,995.83 × 5,367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.16x = 64,388,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,388,277.30/8,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.34

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