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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.31, 11,059.66 and 5,494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.31, 11,059.66 and 5,494.44 is: 7,585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.31 : 11,059.66 = 5,494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.31/11,059.66 = 5,494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.31x = 11,059.66 × 5,494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.31x = 60,766,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,766,638.29/8,011.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.11

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