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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.63, 11,091.26 and 5,243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.63, 11,091.26 and 5,243.99 is: 7,239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.63 : 11,091.26 = 5,243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.63/11,091.26 = 5,243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.63x = 11,091.26 × 5,243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.63x = 58,162,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,162,414.18/8,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,239.87

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