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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.08, 11,629.78 and 5,070.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.08, 11,629.78 and 5,070.95 is: 6,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.08 : 11,629.78 = 5,070.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.08/11,629.78 = 5,070.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.08x = 11,629.78 × 5,070.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.08x = 58,974,071.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,974,071.09/8,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.68

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