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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.62, 11,092.77 and 5,347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.62, 11,092.77 and 5,347.42 is: 7,383.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.62 : 11,092.77 = 5,347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.62/11,092.77 = 5,347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.62x = 11,092.77 × 5,347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.62x = 59,317,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,317,700.15/8,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.68

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