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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.63, 11,178.20 and 5,306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.63, 11,178.20 and 5,306.99 is: 7,326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.63 : 11,178.20 = 5,306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.63/11,178.20 = 5,306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.63x = 11,178.20 × 5,306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.63x = 59,322,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,322,552.99/8,096.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,326.82

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