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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.39, 11,166.19 and 5,108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.39, 11,166.19 and 5,108.72 is: 7,046.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.39 : 11,166.19 = 5,108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.39/11,166.19 = 5,108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.39x = 11,166.19 × 5,108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.39x = 57,044,869.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,044,869.57/8,095.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.59

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