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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.53, 11,052.11 and 5,173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.53, 11,052.11 and 5,173.58 is: 7,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.53 : 11,052.11 = 5,173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.53/11,052.11 = 5,173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.53x = 11,052.11 × 5,173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.53x = 57,178,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,178,949.39/8,004.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.32

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