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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.62, 11,063.93 and 5,035.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.62, 11,063.93 and 5,035.37 is: 6,945.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.62 : 11,063.93 = 5,035.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.62/11,063.93 = 5,035.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.62x = 11,063.93 × 5,035.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.62x = 55,710,900.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,710,900.71/8,020.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.96

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