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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.72, 11,089.78 and 5,241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.72, 11,089.78 and 5,241.16 is: 7,233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.72 : 11,089.78 = 5,241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.72/11,089.78 = 5,241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.72x = 11,089.78 × 5,241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.72x = 58,123,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,123,311.34/8,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.12

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