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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.67, 11,128.73 and 5,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.67, 11,128.73 and 5,541.84 is: 7,651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.67 : 11,128.73 = 5,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.67/11,128.73 = 5,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.67x = 11,128.73 × 5,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.67x = 61,673,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,673,613.35/8,060.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,651.18

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