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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.76, 11,173.44 and 5,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.76, 11,173.44 and 5,114.52 is: 7,055.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.76 : 11,173.44 = 5,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.76/11,173.44 = 5,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.76x = 11,173.44 × 5,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.76x = 57,146,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,146,782.35/8,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.37

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