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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.92, 11,058.76 and 5,496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.92, 11,058.76 and 5,496.24 is: 7,588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.92 : 11,058.76 = 5,496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.92/11,058.76 = 5,496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.92x = 11,058.76 × 5,496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.92x = 60,781,599.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,781,599.06/8,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.29

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