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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.27, 11,253.33 and 5,169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.27, 11,253.33 and 5,169.02 is: 7,133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.27 : 11,253.33 = 5,169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.27/11,253.33 = 5,169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.27x = 11,253.33 × 5,169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.27x = 58,168,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,168,631.57/8,154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.52

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