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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.46, 11,111.25 and 5,568.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.46, 11,111.25 and 5,568.82 is: 7,687.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.46 : 11,111.25 = 5,568.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.46/11,111.25 = 5,568.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.46x = 11,111.25 × 5,568.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.46x = 61,876,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,876,551.23/8,049.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.04

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