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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.63, 11,092.64 and 5,244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.63, 11,092.64 and 5,244.99 is: 7,241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.63 : 11,092.64 = 5,244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.63/11,092.64 = 5,244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.63x = 11,092.64 × 5,244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.63x = 58,180,785.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,180,785.87/8,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.25

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