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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.44, 11,430.72 and 5,095.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.44, 11,430.72 and 5,095.71 is: 7,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.44 : 11,430.72 = 5,095.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.44/11,430.72 = 5,095.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.44x = 11,430.72 × 5,095.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.44x = 58,247,634.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,247,634.21/8,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.52

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