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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.63, 11,107.46 and 5,695.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.63, 11,107.46 and 5,695.07 is: 7,856.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.63 : 11,107.46 = 5,695.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.63/11,107.46 = 5,695.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.63x = 11,107.46 × 5,695.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.63x = 63,257,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,257,720.92/8,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,856.52

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