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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.52, 12,167.52 and 5,355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.52, 12,167.52 and 5,355.84 is: 8,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.52 : 12,167.52 = 5,355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.52/12,167.52 = 5,355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.52x = 12,167.52 × 5,355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.52x = 65,167,290.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,167,290.32/8,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.92

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