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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.01, 11,052.88 and 5,174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.01, 11,052.88 and 5,174.15 is: 7,144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.01 : 11,052.88 = 5,174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.01/11,052.88 = 5,174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.01x = 11,052.88 × 5,174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.01x = 57,189,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,189,273.75/8,005.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.19

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