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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.08, 11,254.01 and 5,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.08, 11,254.01 and 5,171.20 is: 7,140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.08 : 11,254.01 = 5,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.08/11,254.01 = 5,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.08x = 11,254.01 × 5,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.08x = 58,196,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,196,710.66/8,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.63

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