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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.40, 11,080.80 and 5,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.40, 11,080.80 and 5,236.80 is: 7,226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.40 : 11,080.80 = 5,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.40/11,080.80 = 5,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.40x = 11,080.80 × 5,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.40x = 58,027,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,027,933.44/8,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.03

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