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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.92, 11,255.76 and 5,171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.92, 11,255.76 and 5,171.28 is: 7,139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.92 : 11,255.76 = 5,171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.92/11,255.76 = 5,171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.92x = 11,255.76 × 5,171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.92x = 58,206,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,206,686.57/8,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.37

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