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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,096.91, 11,173.78 and 5,114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,096.91, 11,173.78 and 5,114.08 is: 7,057.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,096.91 : 11,173.78 = 5,114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,096.91/11,173.78 = 5,114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,096.91x = 11,173.78 × 5,114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,096.91x = 57,143,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,143,604.82/8,096.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.46

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