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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.08, 11,036.52 and 4,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.08, 11,036.52 and 4,858.20 is: 6,700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.08 : 11,036.52 = 4,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.08/11,036.52 = 4,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.08x = 11,036.52 × 4,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.08x = 53,617,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,617,621.46/8,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.46

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