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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,159.27, 11,252.55 and 5,510.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,159.27, 11,252.55 and 5,510.26 is: 7,599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,159.27 : 11,252.55 = 5,510.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,159.27/11,252.55 = 5,510.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,159.27x = 11,252.55 × 5,510.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,159.27x = 62,004,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,004,510.89/8,159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.28

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