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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.44, 11,074.70 and 5,041.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.44, 11,074.70 and 5,041.19 is: 6,955.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.44 : 11,074.70 = 5,041.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.44/11,074.70 = 5,041.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.44x = 11,074.70 × 5,041.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.44x = 55,829,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,829,624.12/8,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.71

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