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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,115.21, 11,204.51 and 5,091.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,115.21, 11,204.51 and 5,091.59 is: 7,029.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,115.21 : 11,204.51 = 5,091.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,115.21/11,204.51 = 5,091.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,115.21x = 11,204.51 × 5,091.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,115.21x = 57,048,773.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,048,773.62/8,115.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.86

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