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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.69, 11,171.15 and 5,401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.69, 11,171.15 and 5,401.27 is: 7,454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.69 : 11,171.15 = 5,401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.69/11,171.15 = 5,401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.69x = 11,171.15 × 5,401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.69x = 60,338,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,338,397.36/8,094.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,454.07

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