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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.51, 11,086.56 and 5,377.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.51, 11,086.56 and 5,377.95 is: 7,423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.51 : 11,086.56 = 5,377.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.51/11,086.56 = 5,377.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.51x = 11,086.56 × 5,377.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.51x = 59,622,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,622,965.35/8,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.63

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