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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,113.93, 11,198.97 and 5,127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,113.93, 11,198.97 and 5,127.86 is: 7,077.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,113.93 : 11,198.97 = 5,127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,113.93/11,198.97 = 5,127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,113.93x = 11,198.97 × 5,127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,113.93x = 57,426,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,426,778.30/8,113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.56

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