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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.83, 11,212.32 and 5,611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.83, 11,212.32 and 5,611.34 is: 7,740.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.83 : 11,212.32 = 5,611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.83/11,212.32 = 5,611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.83x = 11,212.32 × 5,611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.83x = 62,916,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,916,188.78/8,127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,740.84

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