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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.48, 11,083.46 and 5,519.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.48, 11,083.46 and 5,519.90 is: 7,619.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.48 : 11,083.46 = 5,519.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.48/11,083.46 = 5,519.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.48x = 11,083.46 × 5,519.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.48x = 61,179,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,179,590.85/8,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,619.37

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