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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.32, 11,051.10 and 4,862.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.32, 11,051.10 and 4,862.68 is: 6,711.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.32 : 11,051.10 = 4,862.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.32/11,051.10 = 4,862.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.32x = 11,051.10 × 4,862.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.32x = 53,737,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,737,962.95/8,007.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.10

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