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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.44, 11,098.92 and 5,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.44, 11,098.92 and 5,057.16 is: 6,979.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.44 : 11,098.92 = 5,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.44/11,098.92 = 5,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.44x = 11,098.92 × 5,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.44x = 56,129,014.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,129,014.27/8,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,979.10

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