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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.74, 11,176.95 and 5,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.74, 11,176.95 and 5,855.28 is: 8,083.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.74 : 11,176.95 = 5,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.74/11,176.95 = 5,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.74x = 11,176.95 × 5,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.74x = 65,444,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,444,171.80/8,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.78

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