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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.72, 11,117.52 and 5,071.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.72, 11,117.52 and 5,071.11 is: 7,001.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.72 : 11,117.52 = 5,071.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.72/11,117.52 = 5,071.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.72x = 11,117.52 × 5,071.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.72x = 56,378,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,378,166.85/8,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.13

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