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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.43, 11,082.88 and 5,514.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.43, 11,082.88 and 5,514.09 is: 7,604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.43 : 11,082.88 = 5,514.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.43/11,082.88 = 5,514.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.43x = 11,082.88 × 5,514.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.43x = 61,112,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,112,011.70/8,036.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.37

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