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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.70, 11,131.69 and 5,949.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.70, 11,131.69 and 5,949.27 is: 8,207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.70 : 11,131.69 = 5,949.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.70/11,131.69 = 5,949.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.70x = 11,131.69 × 5,949.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.70x = 66,225,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,225,429.37/8,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.70

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