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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,086.72, 11,166.96 and 5,107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,086.72, 11,166.96 and 5,107.84 is: 7,053.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,086.72 : 11,166.96 = 5,107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,086.72/11,166.96 = 5,107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,086.72x = 11,166.96 × 5,107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,086.72x = 57,039,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,039,044.97/8,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.42

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