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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.59, 11,225.08 and 5,110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.59, 11,225.08 and 5,110.81 is: 7,053.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.59 : 11,225.08 = 5,110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.59/11,225.08 = 5,110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.59x = 11,225.08 × 5,110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.59x = 57,369,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,369,229.44/8,133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.37

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