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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.65, 11,193.17 and 5,427.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.65, 11,193.17 and 5,427.81 is: 7,488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.65 : 11,193.17 = 5,427.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.65/11,193.17 = 5,427.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.65x = 11,193.17 × 5,427.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.65x = 60,754,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,754,372.92/8,112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.85

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