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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.28, 11,127.83 and 5,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.28, 11,127.83 and 5,369.88 is: 7,410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.28 : 11,127.83 = 5,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.28/11,127.83 = 5,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.28x = 11,127.83 × 5,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.28x = 59,755,084.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,755,084.91/8,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.77

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