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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.81, 11,253.71 and 5,501.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.81, 11,253.71 and 5,501.93 is: 7,596.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.81 : 11,253.71 = 5,501.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.81/11,253.71 = 5,501.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.81x = 11,253.71 × 5,501.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.81x = 61,917,082.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,917,082.15/8,150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,596.44

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