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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.59, 11,110.74 and 5,361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.59, 11,110.74 and 5,361.66 is: 7,399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.59 : 11,110.74 = 5,361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.59/11,110.74 = 5,361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.59x = 11,110.74 × 5,361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.59x = 59,572,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,572,010.23/8,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.71

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