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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.06, 11,056.23 and 5,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.06, 11,056.23 and 5,358.20 is: 7,396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.06 : 11,056.23 = 5,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.06/11,056.23 = 5,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.06x = 11,056.23 × 5,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.06x = 59,241,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,241,436.30/8,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.81

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