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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.28, 11,270.10 and 5,923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.28, 11,270.10 and 5,923 is: 8,177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.28 : 11,270.10 = 5,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.28/11,270.10 = 5,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.28x = 11,270.10 × 5,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.28x = 66,752,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,752,802.30/8,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,177.20

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