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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.68, 11,132.86 and 5,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.68, 11,132.86 and 5,544.84 is: 7,655.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.68 : 11,132.86 = 5,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.68/11,132.86 = 5,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.68x = 11,132.86 × 5,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.68x = 61,729,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,729,927.44/8,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.30

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