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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.47, 11,222.12 and 5,146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.47, 11,222.12 and 5,146.86 is: 7,105.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.47 : 11,222.12 = 5,146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.47/11,222.12 = 5,146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.47x = 11,222.12 × 5,146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.47x = 57,758,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,758,693.41/8,128.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.73

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