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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.61, 11,102.84 and 5,021.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.61, 11,102.84 and 5,021.33 is: 6,932.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.61 : 11,102.84 = 5,021.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.61/11,102.84 = 5,021.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.61x = 11,102.84 × 5,021.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.61x = 55,751,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,751,023.58/8,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.82

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