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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.73, 11,086.34 and 5,516.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.73, 11,086.34 and 5,516.19 is: 7,617.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.73 : 11,086.34 = 5,516.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.73/11,086.34 = 5,516.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.73x = 11,086.34 × 5,516.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.73x = 61,154,330.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,154,330.26/8,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,617.89

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