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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.62, 11,048.40 and 5,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.62, 11,048.40 and 5,174.08 is: 7,139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.62 : 11,048.40 = 5,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.62/11,048.40 = 5,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.62x = 11,048.40 × 5,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.62x = 57,165,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,165,305.47/8,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.76

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