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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,167.23, 11,271.96 and 5,936.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,167.23, 11,271.96 and 5,936.49 is: 8,193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,167.23 : 11,271.96 = 5,936.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,167.23/11,271.96 = 5,936.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,167.23x = 11,271.96 × 5,936.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,167.23x = 66,915,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,915,877.82/8,167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.22

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