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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,104.74, 11,186.63 and 5,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,104.74, 11,186.63 and 5,279.16 is: 7,286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,104.74 : 11,186.63 = 5,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,104.74/11,186.63 = 5,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,104.74x = 11,186.63 × 5,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,104.74x = 59,055,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,055,983.24/8,104.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.60

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