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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.39, 11,107.83 and 5,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.39, 11,107.83 and 5,362.08 is: 7,402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.39 : 11,107.83 = 5,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.39/11,107.83 = 5,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.39x = 11,107.83 × 5,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.39x = 59,561,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,561,090.59/8,046.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.21

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