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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,078.72, 11,168.68 and 8,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,078.72, 11,168.68 and 8,004.92 is: 11,066.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,078.72 : 11,168.68 = 8,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,078.72/11,168.68 = 8,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,078.72x = 11,168.68 × 8,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,078.72x = 89,404,389.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,404,389.91/8,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.65

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