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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.91, 11,252.70 and 5,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.91, 11,252.70 and 5,011.11 is: 6,915.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.91 : 11,252.70 = 5,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.91/11,252.70 = 5,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.91x = 11,252.70 × 5,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.91x = 56,388,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,388,517.50/8,153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.52

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