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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.55, 11,086.24 and 5,349.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.55, 11,086.24 and 5,349.95 is: 7,373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.55 : 11,086.24 = 5,349.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.55/11,086.24 = 5,349.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.55x = 11,086.24 × 5,349.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.55x = 59,310,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,310,802.94/8,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,373.71

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