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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,107.52, 11,187.59 and 5,122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,107.52, 11,187.59 and 5,122.26 is: 7,068.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,107.52 : 11,187.59 = 5,122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,107.52/11,187.59 = 5,122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,107.52x = 11,187.59 × 5,122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,107.52x = 57,305,719.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,305,719.14/8,107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.22

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