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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.52, 11,298.33 and 5,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.52, 11,298.33 and 5,040.24 is: 6,953.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.52 : 11,298.33 = 5,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.52/11,298.33 = 5,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.52x = 11,298.33 × 5,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.52x = 56,946,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,946,294.80/8,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,953.56

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