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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.72, 11,114.76 and 5,069.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.72, 11,114.76 and 5,069.11 is: 6,998.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.72 : 11,114.76 = 5,069.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.72/11,114.76 = 5,069.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.72x = 11,114.76 × 5,069.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.72x = 56,341,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,341,941.06/8,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.37

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