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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.56, 11,096.52 and 5,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.56, 11,096.52 and 5,397.12 is: 7,439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.56 : 11,096.52 = 5,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.56/11,096.52 = 5,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.56x = 11,096.52 × 5,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.56x = 59,889,250.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,889,250.02/8,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.14

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