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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.08, 11,287.92 and 5,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.08, 11,287.92 and 5,036.32 is: 6,949.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.08 : 11,287.92 = 5,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.08/11,287.92 = 5,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.08x = 11,287.92 × 5,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.08x = 56,849,577.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,849,577.25/8,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,949.76

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