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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.42, 11,077.38 and 5,196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.42, 11,077.38 and 5,196.99 is: 7,165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.42 : 11,077.38 = 5,196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.42/11,077.38 = 5,196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.42x = 11,077.38 × 5,196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.42x = 57,569,033.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,569,033.09/8,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,165.30

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