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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,189.16, 11,297.56 and 5,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,189.16, 11,297.56 and 5,043.52 is: 6,957.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,189.16 : 11,297.56 = 5,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,189.16/11,297.56 = 5,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,189.16x = 11,297.56 × 5,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,189.16x = 56,979,469.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,979,469.81/8,189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.91

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