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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.54, 11,122.33 and 5,542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.54, 11,122.33 and 5,542.13 is: 7,653.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.54 : 11,122.33 = 5,542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.54/11,122.33 = 5,542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.54x = 11,122.33 × 5,542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.54x = 61,641,398.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,641,398.76/8,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,653.96

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