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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,174.96, 11,275.36 and 5,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,174.96, 11,275.36 and 5,188.20 is: 7,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,174.96 : 11,275.36 = 5,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,174.96/11,275.36 = 5,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,174.96x = 11,275.36 × 5,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,174.96x = 58,498,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,498,822.75/8,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.85

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