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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.35, 11,102.49 and 5,021.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.35, 11,102.49 and 5,021.08 is: 6,932.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.35 : 11,102.49 = 5,021.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.35/11,102.49 = 5,021.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.35x = 11,102.49 × 5,021.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.35x = 55,746,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,746,462.73/8,041.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.47

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