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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.69, 11,086.93 and 5,445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.69, 11,086.93 and 5,445.23 is: 7,516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.69 : 11,086.93 = 5,445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.69/11,086.93 = 5,445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.69x = 11,086.93 × 5,445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.69x = 60,370,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,370,883.84/8,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,516.59

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