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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.41, 11,094.81 and 5,210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.41, 11,094.81 and 5,210.73 is: 7,188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.41 : 11,094.81 = 5,210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.41/11,094.81 = 5,210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.41x = 11,094.81 × 5,210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.41x = 57,812,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,812,059.31/8,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.40

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