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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.10, 11,192.94 and 5,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.10, 11,192.94 and 5,458.08 is: 7,531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.10 : 11,192.94 = 5,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.10/11,192.94 = 5,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.10x = 11,192.94 × 5,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.10x = 61,091,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,091,961.96/8,111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,531.90

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