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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.23, 11,105.04 and 6,049.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.23, 11,105.04 and 6,049.32 is: 8,353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.23 : 11,105.04 = 6,049.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.23/11,105.04 = 6,049.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.23x = 11,105.04 × 6,049.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.23x = 67,177,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,177,940.57/8,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,353.15

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