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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.46, 11,287.08 and 5,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.46, 11,287.08 and 5,036.28 is: 6,951.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.46 : 11,287.08 = 5,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.46/11,287.08 = 5,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.46x = 11,287.08 × 5,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.46x = 56,844,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,844,895.26/8,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.41

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