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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.16, 12,064.09 and 5,811.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.16, 12,064.09 and 5,811.14 is: 8,708.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.16 : 12,064.09 = 5,811.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.16/12,064.09 = 5,811.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.16x = 12,064.09 × 5,811.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.16x = 70,106,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,106,115.96/8,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.66

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