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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.17, 11,048.09 and 5,351.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.17, 11,048.09 and 5,351.37 is: 7,382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.17 : 11,048.09 = 5,351.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.17/11,048.09 = 5,351.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.17x = 11,048.09 × 5,351.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.17x = 59,122,417.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,122,417.38/8,008.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.76

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