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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.39, 11,168.33 and 5,975.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.39, 11,168.33 and 5,975.98 is: 8,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.39 : 11,168.33 = 5,975.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.39/11,168.33 = 5,975.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.39x = 11,168.33 × 5,975.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.39x = 66,741,692.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,741,692.53/8,095.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.40

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