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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.72, 11,082.88 and 5,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.72, 11,082.88 and 5,236.16 is: 7,226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.72 : 11,082.88 = 5,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.72/11,082.88 = 5,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.72x = 11,082.88 × 5,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.72x = 58,031,732.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,031,732.94/8,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.22

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