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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.52, 11,084.81 and 5,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.52, 11,084.81 and 5,348.92 is: 7,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.52 : 11,084.81 = 5,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.52/11,084.81 = 5,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.52x = 11,084.81 × 5,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.52x = 59,291,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,291,773.36/8,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,372.29

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