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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.92, 11,046.37 and 5,350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.92, 11,046.37 and 5,350.12 is: 7,381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.92 : 11,046.37 = 5,350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.92/11,046.37 = 5,350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.92x = 11,046.37 × 5,350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.92x = 59,099,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,099,323.08/8,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.04

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