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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.56, 11,066.54 and 5,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.56, 11,066.54 and 5,037 is: 6,950.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.56 : 11,066.54 = 5,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.56/11,066.54 = 5,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.56x = 11,066.54 × 5,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.56x = 55,742,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,742,136.80/8,019.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.78

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