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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,254.76, 11,393.70 and 5,069.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,254.76, 11,393.70 and 5,069.12 is: 6,996.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,254.76 : 11,393.70 = 5,069.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,254.76/11,393.70 = 5,069.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,254.76x = 11,393.70 × 5,069.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,254.76x = 57,756,032.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,756,032.54/8,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.69

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