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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.33, 11,251.59 and 5,169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.33, 11,251.59 and 5,169.45 is: 7,138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.33 : 11,251.59 = 5,169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.33/11,251.59 = 5,169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.33x = 11,251.59 × 5,169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.33x = 58,164,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,164,531.93/8,148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,138.22

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