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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.04, 11,073.96 and 5,190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.04, 11,073.96 and 5,190.96 is: 7,166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.04 : 11,073.96 = 5,190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.04/11,073.96 = 5,190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.04x = 11,073.96 × 5,190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.04x = 57,484,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,484,483.40/8,021.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.71

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