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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.28, 11,241.93 and 5,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.28, 11,241.93 and 5,316.04 is: 7,328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.28 : 11,241.93 = 5,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.28/11,241.93 = 5,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.28x = 11,241.93 × 5,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.28x = 59,762,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,762,551.08/8,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,328.98

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