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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.76, 11,066.21 and 5,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.76, 11,066.21 and 5,363.20 is: 7,403.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.76 : 11,066.21 = 5,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.76/11,066.21 = 5,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.76x = 11,066.21 × 5,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.76x = 59,350,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,350,297.47/8,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,403.28

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