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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.83, 11,255.04 and 5,171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.83, 11,255.04 and 5,171.95 is: 7,141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.83 : 11,255.04 = 5,171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.83/11,255.04 = 5,171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.83x = 11,255.04 × 5,171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.83x = 58,210,504.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,210,504.13/8,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.67

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