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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.07, 11,185.83 and 5,121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.07, 11,185.83 and 5,121.63 is: 7,063.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.07 : 11,185.83 = 5,121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.07/11,185.83 = 5,121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.07x = 11,185.83 × 5,121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.07x = 57,289,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,289,682.50/8,111.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.15

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