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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.28, 11,252.16 and 5,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.28, 11,252.16 and 5,910 is: 8,159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.28 : 11,252.16 = 5,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.28/11,252.16 = 5,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.28x = 11,252.16 × 5,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.28x = 66,500,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,500,265.60/8,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,159.26

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