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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.93, 11,166.62 and 5,572.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.93, 11,166.62 and 5,572.59 is: 7,687.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.93 : 11,166.62 = 5,572.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.93/11,166.62 = 5,572.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.93x = 11,166.62 × 5,572.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.93x = 62,226,994.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,226,994.95/8,094.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.16

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