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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.78, 11,083.94 and 5,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.78, 11,083.94 and 5,204.76 is: 7,180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.78 : 11,083.94 = 5,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.78/11,083.94 = 5,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.78x = 11,083.94 × 5,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.78x = 57,689,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,689,199.48/8,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.83

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