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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.93, 11,087.44 and 5,204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.93, 11,087.44 and 5,204.17 is: 7,180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.93 : 11,087.44 = 5,204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.93/11,087.44 = 5,204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.93x = 11,087.44 × 5,204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.93x = 57,700,922.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,700,922.62/8,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.37

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