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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.03, 11,264.40 and 5,180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.03, 11,264.40 and 5,180.45 is: 7,151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.03 : 11,264.40 = 5,180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.03/11,264.40 = 5,180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.03x = 11,264.40 × 5,180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.03x = 58,354,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,354,660.98/8,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.28

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