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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.25, 11,308.16 and 5,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.25, 11,308.16 and 5,171 is: 7,133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.25 : 11,308.16 = 5,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.25/11,308.16 = 5,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.25x = 11,308.16 × 5,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.25x = 58,474,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,474,469.51/8,197.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.43

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