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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.38, 11,048.64 and 5,023.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.38, 11,048.64 and 5,023.13 is: 6,930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.38 : 11,048.64 = 5,023.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.38/11,048.64 = 5,023.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.38x = 11,048.64 × 5,023.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.38x = 55,498,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,498,680.96/8,008.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.08

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