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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.76, 11,131.83 and 5,084.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.76, 11,131.83 and 5,084.37 is: 7,013.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.76 : 11,131.83 = 5,084.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.76/11,131.83 = 5,084.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.76x = 11,131.83 × 5,084.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.76x = 56,598,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,598,342.50/8,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,013.63

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