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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.58, 11,090.79 and 5,517.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.58, 11,090.79 and 5,517.18 is: 7,616.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.58 : 11,090.79 = 5,517.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.58/11,090.79 = 5,517.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.58x = 11,090.79 × 5,517.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.58x = 61,189,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,189,884.77/8,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,616.76

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