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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,106.42, 11,179.94 and 5,592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,106.42, 11,179.94 and 5,592.54 is: 7,712.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106.42 : 11,179.94 = 5,592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106.42/11,179.94 = 5,592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106.42x = 11,179.94 × 5,592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106.42x = 62,524,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,524,261.65/8,106.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,712.93

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