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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,157.12, 11,252.46 and 5,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,157.12, 11,252.46 and 5,167.68 is: 7,128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,157.12 : 11,252.46 = 5,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,157.12/11,252.46 = 5,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,157.12x = 11,252.46 × 5,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,157.12x = 58,149,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,149,112.49/8,157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.63

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