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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.89, 11,093.93 and 7,196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.89, 11,093.93 and 7,196.11 is: 9,933.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.89 : 11,093.93 = 7,196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.89/11,093.93 = 7,196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.89x = 11,093.93 × 7,196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.89x = 79,833,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,833,140.61/8,036.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,933.34

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