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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.31, 11,058.28 and 5,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.31, 11,058.28 and 5,493.44 is: 7,583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.31 : 11,058.28 = 5,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.31/11,058.28 = 5,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.31x = 11,058.28 × 5,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.31x = 60,747,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,747,997.68/8,010.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,583.73

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