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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.92, 11,060.10 and 5,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.92, 11,060.10 and 5,184.52 is: 7,148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.92 : 11,060.10 = 5,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.92/11,060.10 = 5,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.92x = 11,060.10 × 5,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.92x = 57,341,309.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,341,309.65/8,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.08

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