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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.13, 11,127.27 and 5,079.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.13, 11,127.27 and 5,079.61 is: 7,010.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.13 : 11,127.27 = 5,079.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.13/11,127.27 = 5,079.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.13x = 11,127.27 × 5,079.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.13x = 56,522,224.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,522,224.92/8,062.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.83

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