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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,124.93, 11,194.58 and 5,467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,124.93, 11,194.58 and 5,467.73 is: 7,533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,124.93 : 11,194.58 = 5,467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,124.93/11,194.58 = 5,467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,124.93x = 11,194.58 × 5,467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,124.93x = 61,208,857.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,208,857.59/8,124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.46

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