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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.89, 12,155.05 and 5,332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.89, 12,155.05 and 5,332.11 is: 7,987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.89 : 12,155.05 = 5,332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.89/12,155.05 = 5,332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.89x = 12,155.05 × 5,332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.89x = 64,812,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,812,063.66/8,113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,987.79

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