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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,155.68, 11,261.16 and 5,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,155.68, 11,261.16 and 5,323.92 is: 7,351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,155.68 : 11,261.16 = 5,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,155.68/11,261.16 = 5,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,155.68x = 11,261.16 × 5,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,155.68x = 59,953,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,953,514.95/8,155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.14

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