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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.50, 11,051.01 and 5,174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.50, 11,051.01 and 5,174.34 is: 7,137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.50 : 11,051.01 = 5,174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.50/11,051.01 = 5,174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.50x = 11,051.01 × 5,174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.50x = 57,181,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,181,683.08/8,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,137.45

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