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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.62, 11,131.92 and 5,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.62, 11,131.92 and 5,041.68 is: 6,955.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.62 : 11,131.92 = 5,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.62/11,131.92 = 5,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.62x = 11,131.92 × 5,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.62x = 56,123,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,123,578.43/8,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.78

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