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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.41, 11,057.12 and 5,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.41, 11,057.12 and 5,366.14 is: 7,405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.41 : 11,057.12 = 5,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.41/11,057.12 = 5,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.41x = 11,057.12 × 5,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.41x = 59,334,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,334,053.92/8,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.27

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