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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.18, 11,117.50 and 5,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.18, 11,117.50 and 5,075 is: 7,005.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.18 : 11,117.50 = 5,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.18/11,117.50 = 5,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.18x = 11,117.50 × 5,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.18x = 56,421,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,421,312.50/8,054.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.22

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