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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.84, 12,113.58 and 5,160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.84, 12,113.58 and 5,160.04 is: 7,746.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.84 : 12,113.58 = 5,160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.84/12,113.58 = 5,160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.84x = 12,113.58 × 5,160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.84x = 62,506,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,506,557.34/8,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,746.66

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