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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.06, 11,084.31 and 5,345.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.06, 11,084.31 and 5,345.73 is: 7,369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.06 : 11,084.31 = 5,345.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.06/11,084.31 = 5,345.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.06x = 11,084.31 × 5,345.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.06x = 59,253,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,253,728.50/8,040.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,369.81

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