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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,100.79, 11,177.41 and 5,114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,100.79, 11,177.41 and 5,114.96 is: 7,057.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,100.79 : 11,177.41 = 5,114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,100.79/11,177.41 = 5,114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,100.79x = 11,177.41 × 5,114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,100.79x = 57,171,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,171,979.48/8,100.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.59

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