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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.49, 11,056.41 and 5,182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.49, 11,056.41 and 5,182.52 is: 7,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.49 : 11,056.41 = 5,182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.49/11,056.41 = 5,182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.49x = 11,056.41 × 5,182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.49x = 57,300,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,300,065.95/8,013.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.45

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