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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.93, 11,161.13 and 5,108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.93, 11,161.13 and 5,108.81 is: 7,049.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.93 : 11,161.13 = 5,108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.93/11,161.13 = 5,108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.93x = 11,161.13 × 5,108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.93x = 57,020,011.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,020,011.21/8,088.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.14

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