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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.49, 11,049.79 and 4,820.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.49, 11,049.79 and 4,820.17 is: 6,651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.49 : 11,049.79 = 4,820.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.49/11,049.79 = 4,820.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.49x = 11,049.79 × 4,820.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.49x = 53,261,786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,261,786.91/8,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,651.50

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