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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.64, 11,085.36 and 5,241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.64, 11,085.36 and 5,241.12 is: 7,229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.64 : 11,085.36 = 5,241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.64/11,085.36 = 5,241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.64x = 11,085.36 × 5,241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.64x = 58,099,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,099,702.00/8,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,229.35

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