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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.77, 11,248.50 and 5,165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.77, 11,248.50 and 5,165.52 is: 7,128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.77 : 11,248.50 = 5,165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.77/11,248.50 = 5,165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.77x = 11,248.50 × 5,165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.77x = 58,104,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,104,351.72/8,150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.69

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