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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.96, 11,219.82 and 5,148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.96, 11,219.82 and 5,148.87 is: 7,106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.96 : 11,219.82 = 5,148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.96/11,219.82 = 5,148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.96x = 11,219.82 × 5,148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.96x = 57,769,333.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,769,333.22/8,128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,106.61

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