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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.71, 11,133.61 and 7,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.71, 11,133.61 and 7,665.60 is: 10,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.71 : 11,133.61 = 7,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.71/11,133.61 = 7,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.71x = 11,133.61 × 7,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.71x = 85,345,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,345,847.81/8,059.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.20

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