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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.16, 11,297.36 and 5,201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.16, 11,297.36 and 5,201.64 is: 7,180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.16 : 11,297.36 = 5,201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.16/11,297.36 = 5,201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.16x = 11,297.36 × 5,201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.16x = 58,764,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,764,799.67/8,184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.31

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