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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.95, 11,209.55 and 5,294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.95, 11,209.55 and 5,294.25 is: 7,301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.95 : 11,209.55 = 5,294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.95/11,209.55 = 5,294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.95x = 11,209.55 × 5,294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.95x = 59,346,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,346,133.62/8,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,301.49

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