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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.88, 11,074.73 and 5,196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.88, 11,074.73 and 5,196.16 is: 7,168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.88 : 11,074.73 = 5,196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.88/11,074.73 = 5,196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.88x = 11,074.73 × 5,196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.88x = 57,546,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,546,043.06/8,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,168.28

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