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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.10, 11,086.48 and 5,162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.10, 11,086.48 and 5,162.86 is: 7,127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.10 : 11,086.48 = 5,162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.10/11,086.48 = 5,162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.10x = 11,086.48 × 5,162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.10x = 57,237,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,237,944.13/8,031.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,127.04

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