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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.26, 11,058.62 and 5,357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.26, 11,058.62 and 5,357.70 is: 7,395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.26 : 11,058.62 = 5,357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.26/11,058.62 = 5,357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.26x = 11,058.62 × 5,357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.26x = 59,248,741.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,248,741.59/8,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.68

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