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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.54, 11,170.74 and 5,107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.54, 11,170.74 and 5,107.37 is: 7,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.54 : 11,170.74 = 5,107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.54/11,170.74 = 5,107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.54x = 11,170.74 × 5,107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.54x = 57,053,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,053,046.50/8,093.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.21

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