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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.20, 11,054.72 and 5,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.20, 11,054.72 and 5,179.52 is: 7,150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.20 : 11,054.72 = 5,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.20/11,054.72 = 5,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.20x = 11,054.72 × 5,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.20x = 57,258,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,258,143.33/8,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.83

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