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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.10, 11,238.68 and 5,157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.10, 11,238.68 and 5,157.66 is: 7,114.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.10 : 11,238.68 = 5,157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.10/11,238.68 = 5,157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.10x = 11,238.68 × 5,157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.10x = 57,965,290.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,965,290.29/8,147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,114.84

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