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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.74, 11,098.99 and 5,216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.74, 11,098.99 and 5,216.08 is: 7,191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.74 : 11,098.99 = 5,216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.74/11,098.99 = 5,216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.74x = 11,098.99 × 5,216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.74x = 57,893,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,893,178.97/8,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,191.93

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