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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,326.76, 11,488.92 and 5,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,326.76, 11,488.92 and 5,180.72 is: 7,148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,326.76 : 11,488.92 = 5,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,326.76/11,488.92 = 5,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,326.76x = 11,488.92 × 5,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,326.76x = 59,520,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,520,877.62/8,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.14

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