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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.64, 11,095.44 and 5,390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.64, 11,095.44 and 5,390.88 is: 7,437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.64 : 11,095.44 = 5,390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.64/11,095.44 = 5,390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.64x = 11,095.44 × 5,390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.64x = 59,814,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,814,185.59/8,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.13

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