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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,140.02, 11,233.26 and 5,152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,140.02, 11,233.26 and 5,152.74 is: 7,110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,140.02 : 11,233.26 = 5,152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,140.02/11,233.26 = 5,152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,140.02x = 11,233.26 × 5,152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,140.02x = 57,882,068.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,882,068.13/8,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.80

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