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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.34, 11,092.97 and 5,385.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.34, 11,092.97 and 5,385.17 is: 7,432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.34 : 11,092.97 = 5,385.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.34/11,092.97 = 5,385.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.34x = 11,092.97 × 5,385.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.34x = 59,737,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,737,529.25/8,037.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.50

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