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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.89, 11,110.92 and 5,539.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.89, 11,110.92 and 5,539.29 is: 7,641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.89 : 11,110.92 = 5,539.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.89/11,110.92 = 5,539.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.89x = 11,110.92 × 5,539.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.89x = 61,546,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,546,608.05/8,053.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,641.85

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