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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.92, 11,087.49 and 5,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.92, 11,087.49 and 5,204.26 is: 7,175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.92 : 11,087.49 = 5,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.92/11,087.49 = 5,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.92x = 11,087.49 × 5,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.92x = 57,702,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,702,180.71/8,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,175.17

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