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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,103.49, 11,184.42 and 5,117.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,103.49, 11,184.42 and 5,117.83 is: 7,063.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,103.49 : 11,184.42 = 5,117.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,103.49/11,184.42 = 5,117.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,103.49x = 11,184.42 × 5,117.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,103.49x = 57,239,960.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,239,960.21/8,103.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.62

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