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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.16, 11,086.19 and 5,047.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.16, 11,086.19 and 5,047.89 is: 6,966.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.16 : 11,086.19 = 5,047.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.16/11,086.19 = 5,047.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.16x = 11,086.19 × 5,047.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.16x = 55,961,842.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,961,842.40/8,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.35

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