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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.17, 11,093.36 and 5,208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.17, 11,093.36 and 5,208.51 is: 7,181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.17 : 11,093.36 = 5,208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.17/11,093.36 = 5,208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.17x = 11,093.36 × 5,208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.17x = 57,779,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,779,850.45/8,046.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.04

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