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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,158.02, 11,261.52 and 5,509.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,158.02, 11,261.52 and 5,509.02 is: 7,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,158.02 : 11,261.52 = 5,509.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,158.02/11,261.52 = 5,509.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,158.02x = 11,261.52 × 5,509.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,158.02x = 62,039,938.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,039,938.91/8,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.78

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