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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.91, 11,172.40 and 5,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.91, 11,172.40 and 5,113.08 is: 7,056.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.91 : 11,172.40 = 5,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.91/11,172.40 = 5,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.91x = 11,172.40 × 5,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.91x = 57,125,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,125,362.21/8,095.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.08

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