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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,165.98, 11,261.28 and 5,483.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,165.98, 11,261.28 and 5,483.26 is: 7,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,165.98 : 11,261.28 = 5,483.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,165.98/11,261.28 = 5,483.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,165.98x = 11,261.28 × 5,483.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,165.98x = 61,748,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,748,526.17/8,165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.68

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