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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,320.52, 11,481.90 and 5,176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,320.52, 11,481.90 and 5,176.64 is: 7,143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,320.52 : 11,481.90 = 5,176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,320.52/11,481.90 = 5,176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,320.52x = 11,481.90 × 5,176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,320.52x = 59,437,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,437,662.82/8,320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,143.50

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