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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,102.46, 11,173.95 and 5,113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,102.46, 11,173.95 and 5,113.11 is: 7,051.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,102.46 : 11,173.95 = 5,113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,102.46/11,173.95 = 5,113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,102.46x = 11,173.95 × 5,113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,102.46x = 57,133,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,133,635.48/8,102.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.39

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