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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.63, 11,094.37 and 5,057.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.63, 11,094.37 and 5,057.37 is: 6,976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.63 : 11,094.37 = 5,057.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.63/11,094.37 = 5,057.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.63x = 11,094.37 × 5,057.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.63x = 56,108,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,108,321.36/8,042.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.37

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