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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.79, 11,127.69 and 5,541.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.79, 11,127.69 and 5,541.09 is: 7,650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.79 : 11,127.69 = 5,541.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.79/11,127.69 = 5,541.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.79x = 11,127.69 × 5,541.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.79x = 61,659,531.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,659,531.78/8,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,650.27

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