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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.76, 11,167.92 and 5,110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.76, 11,167.92 and 5,110.52 is: 7,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.76 : 11,167.92 = 5,110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.76/11,167.92 = 5,110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.76x = 11,167.92 × 5,110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.76x = 57,073,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,073,878.52/8,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.85

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