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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.80, 12,103.20 and 5,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.80, 12,103.20 and 5,611.20 is: 8,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.80 : 12,103.20 = 5,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.80/12,103.20 = 5,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.80x = 12,103.20 × 5,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.80x = 67,913,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,913,475.84/8,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,416.80

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