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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.65, 11,084.31 and 5,916.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.65, 11,084.31 and 5,916.85 is: 8,165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.65 : 11,084.31 = 5,916.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.65/11,084.31 = 5,916.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.65x = 11,084.31 × 5,916.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.65x = 65,584,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,584,171.91/8,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,165.72

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