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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.32, 11,080.24 and 5,512.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.32, 11,080.24 and 5,512.95 is: 7,609.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.32 : 11,080.24 = 5,512.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.32/11,080.24 = 5,512.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.32x = 11,080.24 × 5,512.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.32x = 61,084,795.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,084,795.33/8,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,609.61

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