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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.53, 11,059.68 and 5,182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.53, 11,059.68 and 5,182.25 is: 7,154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.53 : 11,059.68 = 5,182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.53/11,059.68 = 5,182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.53x = 11,059.68 × 5,182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.53x = 57,313,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,313,971.38/8,010.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.83

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