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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.38, 11,103.66 and 5,064.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.38, 11,103.66 and 5,064.12 is: 6,985.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.38 : 11,103.66 = 5,064.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.38/11,103.66 = 5,064.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.38x = 11,103.66 × 5,064.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.38x = 56,230,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,230,266.68/8,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.67

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