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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.40, 11,066.70 and 5,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.40, 11,066.70 and 5,672.44 is: 7,813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.40 : 11,066.70 = 5,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.40/11,066.70 = 5,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.40x = 11,066.70 × 5,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.40x = 62,775,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,775,191.75/8,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,813.30

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