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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,098.89, 11,177.37 and 5,114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,098.89, 11,177.37 and 5,114.58 is: 7,058.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,098.89 : 11,177.37 = 5,114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,098.89/11,177.37 = 5,114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,098.89x = 11,177.37 × 5,114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,098.89x = 57,167,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,167,553.05/8,098.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.69

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