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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162.72, 11,260.32 and 5,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162.72, 11,260.32 and 5,647.20 is: 7,790.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162.72 : 11,260.32 = 5,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162.72/11,260.32 = 5,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162.72x = 11,260.32 × 5,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162.72x = 63,589,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,589,279.10/8,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,790.21

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