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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.27, 11,086.92 and 6,042.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.27, 11,086.92 and 6,042.57 is: 8,341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.27 : 11,086.92 = 6,042.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.27/11,086.92 = 6,042.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.27x = 11,086.92 × 6,042.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.27x = 66,993,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,993,490.18/8,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.58

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