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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.03, 11,410.77 and 5,083.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.03, 11,410.77 and 5,083.11 is: 7,011.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.03 : 11,410.77 = 5,083.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.03/11,410.77 = 5,083.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.03x = 11,410.77 × 5,083.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.03x = 58,002,142.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,002,142.04/8,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.84

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