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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.94, 11,244.88 and 5,493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.94, 11,244.88 and 5,493.74 is: 7,579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.94 : 11,244.88 = 5,493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.94/11,244.88 = 5,493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.94x = 11,244.88 × 5,493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.94x = 61,776,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,776,447.05/8,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,579.06

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