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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.13, 11,091.96 and 5,244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.13, 11,091.96 and 5,244.49 is: 7,240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.13 : 11,091.96 = 5,244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.13/11,091.96 = 5,244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.13x = 11,091.96 × 5,244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.13x = 58,171,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,171,591.62/8,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.56

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