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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.78, 11,133.72 and 5,236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.78, 11,133.72 and 5,236.38 is: 7,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.78 : 11,133.72 = 5,236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.78/11,133.72 = 5,236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.78x = 11,133.72 × 5,236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.78x = 58,300,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,300,388.73/8,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.32

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