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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.28, 11,142.92 and 5,853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.28, 11,142.92 and 5,853.52 is: 8,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.28 : 11,142.92 = 5,853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.28/11,142.92 = 5,853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.28x = 11,142.92 × 5,853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.28x = 65,225,305.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,225,305.08/8,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.20

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