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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.02, 11,128.84 and 5,371.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.02, 11,128.84 and 5,371.53 is: 7,415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.02 : 11,128.84 = 5,371.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.02/11,128.84 = 5,371.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.02x = 11,128.84 × 5,371.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.02x = 59,778,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,778,884.50/8,061.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.79

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