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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.46, 11,076.82 and 5,507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.46, 11,076.82 and 5,507.06 is: 7,602.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.46 : 11,076.82 = 5,507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.46/11,076.82 = 5,507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.46x = 11,076.82 × 5,507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.46x = 61,000,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,000,643.20/8,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,602.79

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