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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.97, 11,090.14 and 5,651.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.97, 11,090.14 and 5,651.17 is: 7,793.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.97 : 11,090.14 = 5,651.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.97/11,090.14 = 5,651.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.97x = 11,090.14 × 5,651.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.97x = 62,672,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,672,310.68/8,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,793.16

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