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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.13, 11,099.57 and 5,055.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.13, 11,099.57 and 5,055.66 is: 6,977.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.13 : 11,099.57 = 5,055.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.13/11,099.57 = 5,055.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.13x = 11,099.57 × 5,055.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.13x = 56,115,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,115,652.07/8,042.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,977.71

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