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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.62, 11,063.67 and 5,747.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.62, 11,063.67 and 5,747.58 is: 7,934.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.62 : 11,063.67 = 5,747.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.62/11,063.67 = 5,747.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.62x = 11,063.67 × 5,747.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.62x = 63,589,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,589,328.42/8,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,934.17

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