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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.66, 11,177.37 and 5,450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.66, 11,177.37 and 5,450.82 is: 7,526.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.66 : 11,177.37 = 5,450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.66/11,177.37 = 5,450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.66x = 11,177.37 × 5,450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.66x = 60,925,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,925,831.94/8,094.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.67

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