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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.49, 11,059.17 and 5,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.49, 11,059.17 and 5,184.52 is: 7,153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.49 : 11,059.17 = 5,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.49/11,059.17 = 5,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.49x = 11,059.17 × 5,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.49x = 57,336,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,336,488.05/8,015.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.21

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