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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,083.79, 11,156.99 and 5,970.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,083.79, 11,156.99 and 5,970.29 is: 8,240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,083.79 : 11,156.99 = 5,970.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,083.79/11,156.99 = 5,970.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,083.79x = 11,156.99 × 5,970.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,083.79x = 66,610,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,610,380.19/8,083.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,240.00

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