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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.52, 11,073.36 and 5,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.52, 11,073.36 and 5,042.12 is: 6,956.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.52 : 11,073.36 = 5,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.52/11,073.36 = 5,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.52x = 11,073.36 × 5,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.52x = 55,833,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,833,209.92/8,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.09

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