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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.98, 11,117.28 and 6,052.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.98, 11,117.28 and 6,052.05 is: 8,363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.98 : 11,117.28 = 6,052.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.98/11,117.28 = 6,052.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.98x = 11,117.28 × 6,052.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.98x = 67,282,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,282,334.42/8,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.27

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