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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.36, 11,095.68 and 5,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.36, 11,095.68 and 5,693.44 is: 7,842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.36 : 11,095.68 = 5,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.36/11,095.68 = 5,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.36x = 11,095.68 × 5,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.36x = 63,172,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,172,588.34/8,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,842.30

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