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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.40, 12,053.70 and 5,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.40, 12,053.70 and 5,114.16 is: 7,664.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.40 : 12,053.70 = 5,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.40/12,053.70 = 5,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.40x = 12,053.70 × 5,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.40x = 61,644,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,644,550.39/8,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.94

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