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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,190.52, 11,299.71 and 5,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,190.52, 11,299.71 and 5,041.24 is: 6,954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,190.52 : 11,299.71 = 5,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,190.52/11,299.71 = 5,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,190.52x = 11,299.71 × 5,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,190.52x = 56,964,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,964,550.04/8,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.94

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