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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.18, 11,118.88 and 5,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.18, 11,118.88 and 5,076 is: 7,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.18 : 11,118.88 = 5,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.18/11,118.88 = 5,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.18x = 11,118.88 × 5,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.18x = 56,439,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,439,434.88/8,055.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.60

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