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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,244.12, 11,371.68 and 5,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,244.12, 11,371.68 and 5,097 is: 7,030.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,244.12 : 11,371.68 = 5,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,244.12/11,371.68 = 5,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,244.12x = 11,371.68 × 5,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,244.12x = 57,961,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,961,452.96/8,244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.64

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