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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.42, 11,051.16 and 5,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.42, 11,051.16 and 5,178 is: 7,139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.42 : 11,051.16 = 5,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.42/11,051.16 = 5,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.42x = 11,051.16 × 5,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.42x = 57,222,906.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,222,906.48/8,015.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.10

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