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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,112.72, 11,189.79 and 5,274.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,112.72, 11,189.79 and 5,274.85 is: 7,275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,112.72 : 11,189.79 = 5,274.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,112.72/11,189.79 = 5,274.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,112.72x = 11,189.79 × 5,274.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,112.72x = 59,024,463.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,024,463.78/8,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.55

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