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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.76, 11,133.72 and 5,083.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.76, 11,133.72 and 5,083.58 is: 7,019.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.76 : 11,133.72 = 5,083.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.76/11,133.72 = 5,083.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.76x = 11,133.72 × 5,083.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.76x = 56,599,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,599,156.32/8,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.82

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