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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.72, 11,242.44 and 5,495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.72, 11,242.44 and 5,495.64 is: 7,579.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.72 : 11,242.44 = 5,495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.72/11,242.44 = 5,495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.72x = 11,242.44 × 5,495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.72x = 61,784,402.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,784,402.96/8,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,579.31

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