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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.79, 11,265.35 and 5,441.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.79, 11,265.35 and 5,441.51 is: 7,506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.79 : 11,265.35 = 5,441.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.79/11,265.35 = 5,441.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.79x = 11,265.35 × 5,441.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.79x = 61,300,515.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,300,515.63/8,165.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,506.99

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