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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149.64, 11,247.70 and 5,165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149.64, 11,247.70 and 5,165.74 is: 7,129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149.64 : 11,247.70 = 5,165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149.64/11,247.70 = 5,165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149.64x = 11,247.70 × 5,165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149.64x = 58,102,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,102,693.80/8,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.48

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