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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.05, 11,265.80 and 5,332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.05, 11,265.80 and 5,332.45 is: 7,356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.05 : 11,265.80 = 5,332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.05/11,265.80 = 5,332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.05x = 11,265.80 × 5,332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.05x = 60,074,315.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,074,315.21/8,166.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.59

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