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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.66, 12,181.38 and 5,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.66, 12,181.38 and 5,010.02 is: 7,523.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.66 : 12,181.38 = 5,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.66/12,181.38 = 5,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.66x = 12,181.38 × 5,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.66x = 61,028,957.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,028,957.43/8,111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,523.61

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