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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.58, 11,222.82 and 5,903.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.58, 11,222.82 and 5,903.57 is: 8,147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.58 : 11,222.82 = 5,903.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.58/11,222.82 = 5,903.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.58x = 11,222.82 × 5,903.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.58x = 66,254,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,254,703.47/8,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,147.83

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