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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.07, 11,261.42 and 5,370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.07, 11,261.42 and 5,370.67 is: 7,414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.07 : 11,261.42 = 5,370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.07/11,261.42 = 5,370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.07x = 11,261.42 × 5,370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.07x = 60,481,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,481,370.55/8,157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.60

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