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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.78, 11,114.52 and 5,700.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.78, 11,114.52 and 5,700.22 is: 7,863.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.78 : 11,114.52 = 5,700.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.78/11,114.52 = 5,700.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.78x = 11,114.52 × 5,700.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.78x = 63,355,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,355,209.19/8,056.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,863.59

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