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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.47, 11,089.37 and 5,447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.47, 11,089.37 and 5,447.01 is: 7,519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.47 : 11,089.37 = 5,447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.47/11,089.37 = 5,447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.47x = 11,089.37 × 5,447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.47x = 60,403,909.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,403,909.28/8,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.03

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