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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.04, 11,191.62 and 5,275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.04, 11,191.62 and 5,275.72 is: 7,283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.04 : 11,191.62 = 5,275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.04/11,191.62 = 5,275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.04x = 11,191.62 × 5,275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.04x = 59,043,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,043,853.47/8,106.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,283.93

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