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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.49, 11,057.79 and 5,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.49, 11,057.79 and 5,183.52 is: 7,151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.49 : 11,057.79 = 5,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.49/11,057.79 = 5,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.49x = 11,057.79 × 5,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.49x = 57,318,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,318,275.62/8,014.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.83

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