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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.61, 11,374.17 and 5,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.61, 11,374.17 and 5,094.96 is: 7,032.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.61 : 11,374.17 = 5,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.61/11,374.17 = 5,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.61x = 11,374.17 × 5,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.61x = 57,950,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,950,941.18/8,240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.36

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