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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,147.62, 11,244.94 and 5,163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,147.62, 11,244.94 and 5,163.74 is: 7,126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,147.62 : 11,244.94 = 5,163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,147.62/11,244.94 = 5,163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,147.62x = 11,244.94 × 5,163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,147.62x = 58,065,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,065,946.48/8,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,126.74

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