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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,211.12, 11,331.36 and 5,069.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,211.12, 11,331.36 and 5,069.04 is: 6,995.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,211.12 : 11,331.36 = 5,069.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,211.12/11,331.36 = 5,069.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,211.12x = 11,331.36 × 5,069.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,211.12x = 57,439,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,439,117.09/8,211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.28

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