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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.62, 11,128.68 and 5,374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.62, 11,128.68 and 5,374.66 is: 7,417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.62 : 11,128.68 = 5,374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.62/11,128.68 = 5,374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.62x = 11,128.68 × 5,374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.62x = 59,812,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,812,871.25/8,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,417.62

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