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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,132.29, 11,211.42 and 5,146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,132.29, 11,211.42 and 5,146.63 is: 7,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,132.29 : 11,211.42 = 5,146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,132.29/11,211.42 = 5,146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,132.29x = 11,211.42 × 5,146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,132.29x = 57,701,030.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,701,030.51/8,132.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.30

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