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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.39, 11,125.93 and 5,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.39, 11,125.93 and 5,079.80 is: 7,012.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.39 : 11,125.93 = 5,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.39/11,125.93 = 5,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.39x = 11,125.93 × 5,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.39x = 56,517,514.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,517,514.33/8,059.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.63

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