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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.16, 11,294.80 and 5,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.16, 11,294.80 and 5,041.52 is: 6,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.16 : 11,294.80 = 5,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.16/11,294.80 = 5,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.16x = 11,294.80 × 5,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.16x = 56,942,960.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,942,960.10/8,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.15

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