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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.56, 11,053.44 and 5,657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.56, 11,053.44 and 5,657.28 is: 7,802.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.56 : 11,053.44 = 5,657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.56/11,053.44 = 5,657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.56x = 11,053.44 × 5,657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.56x = 62,532,405.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,532,405.04/8,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,802.35

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