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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.72, 11,041.57 and 5,357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.72, 11,041.57 and 5,357.16 is: 7,384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.72 : 11,041.57 = 5,357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.72/11,041.57 = 5,357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.72x = 11,041.57 × 5,357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.72x = 59,151,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,151,457.14/8,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,384.04

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