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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.17, 11,232.95 and 5,475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.17, 11,232.95 and 5,475.96 is: 7,563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.17 : 11,232.95 = 5,475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.17/11,232.95 = 5,475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.17x = 11,232.95 × 5,475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.17x = 61,511,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,511,157.50/8,133.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,563.00

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