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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.16, 11,164.36 and 5,581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.16, 11,164.36 and 5,581.36 is: 7,697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.16 : 11,164.36 = 5,581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.16/11,164.36 = 5,581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.16x = 11,164.36 × 5,581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.16x = 62,312,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,312,312.33/8,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.48

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