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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,240.64, 11,374.14 and 5,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,240.64, 11,374.14 and 5,094.96 is: 7,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,240.64 : 11,374.14 = 5,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,240.64/11,374.14 = 5,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,240.64x = 11,374.14 × 5,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,240.64x = 57,950,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,950,788.33/8,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.32

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