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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.54, 11,106.45 and 5,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.54, 11,106.45 and 5,251.50 is: 7,248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.54 : 11,106.45 = 5,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.54/11,106.45 = 5,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.54x = 11,106.45 × 5,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.54x = 58,325,522.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,325,522.18/8,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,248.52

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