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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.38, 11,080.50 and 5,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.38, 11,080.50 and 5,511.04 is: 7,601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.38 : 11,080.50 = 5,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.38/11,080.50 = 5,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.38x = 11,080.50 × 5,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.38x = 61,065,030.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,065,030.35/8,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.41

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