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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.76, 11,172.06 and 5,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.76, 11,172.06 and 5,113.52 is: 7,053.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.76 : 11,172.06 = 5,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.76/11,172.06 = 5,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.76x = 11,172.06 × 5,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.76x = 57,128,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,128,552.25/8,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.99

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