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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.67, 11,091.29 and 5,207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.67, 11,091.29 and 5,207.01 is: 7,178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.67 : 11,091.29 = 5,207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.67/11,091.29 = 5,207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.67x = 11,091.29 × 5,207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.67x = 57,752,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,752,431.91/8,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,178.97

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