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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.07, 11,249.91 and 5,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.07, 11,249.91 and 5,008.28 is: 6,911.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.07 : 11,249.91 = 5,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.07/11,249.91 = 5,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.07x = 11,249.91 × 5,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.07x = 56,342,643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,342,643.01/8,152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.46

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