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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.50, 11,097.30 and 5,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.50, 11,097.30 and 5,247 is: 7,240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.50 : 11,097.30 = 5,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.50/11,097.30 = 5,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.50x = 11,097.30 × 5,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.50x = 58,227,533.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,227,533.10/8,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.88

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