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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.94, 11,122.72 and 6,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.94, 11,122.72 and 6,042.40 is: 8,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.94 : 11,122.72 = 6,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.94/11,122.72 = 6,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.94x = 11,122.72 × 6,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.94x = 67,207,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,207,880.42/8,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.40

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