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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.93, 11,255.27 and 5,503.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.93, 11,255.27 and 5,503.05 is: 7,597.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.93 : 11,255.27 = 5,503.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.93/11,255.27 = 5,503.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.93x = 11,255.27 × 5,503.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.93x = 61,938,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,938,286.06/8,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,597.99

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