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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.26, 11,081.48 and 5,342.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.26, 11,081.48 and 5,342.94 is: 7,375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.26 : 11,081.48 = 5,342.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.26/11,081.48 = 5,342.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.26x = 11,081.48 × 5,342.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.26x = 59,207,740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,207,740.08/8,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,375.84

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