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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.16, 11,134.86 and 5,421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.16, 11,134.86 and 5,421.08 is: 7,481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.16 : 11,134.86 = 5,421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.16/11,134.86 = 5,421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.16x = 11,134.86 × 5,421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.16x = 60,362,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,362,966.85/8,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.63

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