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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.08, 11,049 and 4,861.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.08, 11,049 and 4,861.28 is: 6,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.08 : 11,049 = 4,861.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.08/11,049 = 4,861.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.08x = 11,049 × 4,861.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.08x = 53,712,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,712,282.72/8,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,710.61

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