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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,078.22, 11,151.12 and 5,093.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,078.22, 11,151.12 and 5,093.46 is: 7,030.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,078.22 : 11,151.12 = 5,093.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,078.22/11,151.12 = 5,093.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,078.22x = 11,151.12 × 5,093.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,078.22x = 56,797,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,797,783.68/8,078.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.98

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