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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.59, 11,094.17 and 5,349.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.59, 11,094.17 and 5,349.65 is: 7,383.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.59 : 11,094.17 = 5,349.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.59/11,094.17 = 5,349.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.59x = 11,094.17 × 5,349.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.59x = 59,349,844.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,349,844.32/8,038.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.11

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