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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.30, 11,046.06 and 5,173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.30, 11,046.06 and 5,173.56 is: 7,136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.30 : 11,046.06 = 5,173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.30/11,046.06 = 5,173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.30x = 11,046.06 × 5,173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.30x = 57,147,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,147,454.17/8,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.92

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