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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.62, 11,049.90 and 4,821.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.62, 11,049.90 and 4,821.08 is: 6,652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.62 : 11,049.90 = 4,821.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.62/11,049.90 = 4,821.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.62x = 11,049.90 × 4,821.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.62x = 53,272,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,272,451.89/8,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,652.72

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