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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.93, 11,083.57 and 5,514.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.93, 11,083.57 and 5,514.59 is: 7,605.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.93 : 11,083.57 = 5,514.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.93/11,083.57 = 5,514.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.93x = 11,083.57 × 5,514.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.93x = 61,121,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,121,358.21/8,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.06

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