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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.39, 11,080.36 and 5,637.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.39, 11,080.36 and 5,637.94 is: 7,782.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.39 : 11,080.36 = 5,637.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.39/11,080.36 = 5,637.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.39x = 11,080.36 × 5,637.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.39x = 62,470,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,470,384.20/8,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,782.15

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