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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.19, 11,270.61 and 5,334.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.19, 11,270.61 and 5,334.81 is: 7,361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.19 : 11,270.61 = 5,334.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.19/11,270.61 = 5,334.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.19x = 11,270.61 × 5,334.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.19x = 60,126,562.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,126,562.93/8,168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.06

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