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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,131.91, 11,223.50 and 5,264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,131.91, 11,223.50 and 5,264.18 is: 7,265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,131.91 : 11,223.50 = 5,264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,131.91/11,223.50 = 5,264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,131.91x = 11,223.50 × 5,264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,131.91x = 59,082,524.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082,524.23/8,131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.52

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