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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.06, 11,544.68 and 5,179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.06, 11,544.68 and 5,179.62 is: 7,150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.06 : 11,544.68 = 5,179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.06/11,544.68 = 5,179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.06x = 11,544.68 × 5,179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.06x = 59,797,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,797,050.06/8,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.99

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