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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.47, 11,087.99 and 5,446.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.47, 11,087.99 and 5,446.01 is: 7,517.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.47 : 11,087.99 = 5,446.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.47/11,087.99 = 5,446.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.47x = 11,087.99 × 5,446.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.47x = 60,385,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,385,221.75/8,032.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.64

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