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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.36, 11,086.76 and 6,042.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.36, 11,086.76 and 6,042.41 is: 8,341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.36 : 11,086.76 = 6,042.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.36/11,086.76 = 6,042.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.36x = 11,086.76 × 6,042.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.36x = 66,990,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,990,750.74/8,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.14

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