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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.73, 11,277.95 and 5,188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.73, 11,277.95 and 5,188.47 is: 7,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.73 : 11,277.95 = 5,188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.73/11,277.95 = 5,188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.73x = 11,277.95 × 5,188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.73x = 58,515,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,515,279.29/8,173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.95

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