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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,206.11, 12,309.08 and 5,567.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,206.11, 12,309.08 and 5,567.08 is: 8,350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,206.11 : 12,309.08 = 5,567.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,206.11/12,309.08 = 5,567.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,206.11x = 12,309.08 × 5,567.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,206.11x = 68,525,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,525,574.48/8,206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,350.56

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