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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.63, 11,074.38 and 5,195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.63, 11,074.38 and 5,195.91 is: 7,167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.63 : 11,074.38 = 5,195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.63/11,074.38 = 5,195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.63x = 11,074.38 × 5,195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.63x = 57,541,481.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,541,481.79/8,027.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.93

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