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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.65, 11,121.81 and 5,373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.65, 11,121.81 and 5,373.64 is: 7,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.65 : 11,121.81 = 5,373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.65/11,121.81 = 5,373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.65x = 11,121.81 × 5,373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.65x = 59,764,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,764,596.84/8,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.60

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