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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.26, 11,062.80 and 5,360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.26, 11,062.80 and 5,360.70 is: 7,399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.26 : 11,062.80 = 5,360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.26/11,062.80 = 5,360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.26x = 11,062.80 × 5,360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.26x = 59,304,351.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,304,351.96/8,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.85

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