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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.58, 11,082.51 and 5,511.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.58, 11,082.51 and 5,511.18 is: 7,608.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.58 : 11,082.51 = 5,511.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.58/11,082.51 = 5,511.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.58x = 11,082.51 × 5,511.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.58x = 61,077,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,077,707.46/8,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.48

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