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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.52, 11,103.72 and 5,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.52, 11,103.72 and 5,391.20 is: 7,444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.52 : 11,103.72 = 5,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.52/11,103.72 = 5,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.52x = 11,103.72 × 5,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.52x = 59,862,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,862,375.26/8,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.16

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