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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,182.64, 11,294.88 and 5,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,182.64, 11,294.88 and 5,039.12 is: 6,955.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,182.64 : 11,294.88 = 5,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,182.64/11,294.88 = 5,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,182.64x = 11,294.88 × 5,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,182.64x = 56,916,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,916,255.71/8,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.73

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