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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.47, 11,287.07 and 5,036.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.47, 11,287.07 and 5,036.29 is: 6,951.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.47 : 11,287.07 = 5,036.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.47/11,287.07 = 5,036.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.47x = 11,287.07 × 5,036.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.47x = 56,844,957.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,844,957.77/8,177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,951.41

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