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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.76, 11,047.78 and 5,593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.76, 11,047.78 and 5,593.80 is: 7,706.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.76 : 11,047.78 = 5,593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.76/11,047.78 = 5,593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.76x = 11,047.78 × 5,593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.76x = 61,799,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,799,071.76/8,018.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,706.81

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