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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,006.08, 11,051.76 and 4,863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,006.08, 11,051.76 and 4,863.28 is: 6,713.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,006.08 : 11,051.76 = 4,863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,006.08/11,051.76 = 4,863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,006.08x = 11,051.76 × 4,863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,006.08x = 53,747,803.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,747,803.37/8,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.37

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