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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.07, 11,226.73 and 5,301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.07, 11,226.73 and 5,301.13 is: 7,317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.07 : 11,226.73 = 5,301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.07/11,226.73 = 5,301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.07x = 11,226.73 × 5,301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.07x = 59,514,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,514,355.20/8,133.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,317.58

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