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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.97, 11,122.72 and 5,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.97, 11,122.72 and 5,076.72 is: 7,004.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.97 : 11,122.72 = 5,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.97/11,122.72 = 5,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.97x = 11,122.72 × 5,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.97x = 56,466,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,466,935.08/8,061.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.11

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