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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.52, 11,267.73 and 5,517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.52, 11,267.73 and 5,517.32 is: 7,605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.52 : 11,267.73 = 5,517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.52/11,267.73 = 5,517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.52x = 11,267.73 × 5,517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.52x = 62,167,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,167,615.74/8,174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.05

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