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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.06, 11,261.42 and 5,370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.06, 11,261.42 and 5,370.66 is: 7,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.06 : 11,261.42 = 5,370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.06/11,261.42 = 5,370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.06x = 11,261.42 × 5,370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.06x = 60,481,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,481,257.94/8,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.59

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