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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.69, 11,187.95 and 5,280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.69, 11,187.95 and 5,280.11 is: 7,287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.69 : 11,187.95 = 5,280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.69/11,187.95 = 5,280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.69x = 11,187.95 × 5,280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.69x = 59,073,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,073,606.67/8,105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,287.92

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