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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.72, 11,042.95 and 5,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.72, 11,042.95 and 5,358.16 is: 7,385.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.72 : 11,042.95 = 5,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.72/11,042.95 = 5,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.72x = 11,042.95 × 5,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.72x = 59,169,892.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,169,892.97/8,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,385.42

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