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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.21, 11,057.52 and 5,182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.21, 11,057.52 and 5,182.59 is: 7,148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.21 : 11,057.52 = 5,182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.21/11,057.52 = 5,182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.21x = 11,057.52 × 5,182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.21x = 57,306,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,306,592.58/8,016.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.84

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