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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.71, 11,111.67 and 5,674.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.71, 11,111.67 and 5,674.59 is: 7,826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.71 : 11,111.67 = 5,674.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.71/11,111.67 = 5,674.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.71x = 11,111.67 × 5,674.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.71x = 63,054,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,054,171.47/8,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.29

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