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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.88, 11,052.84 and 4,866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.88, 11,052.84 and 4,866.16 is: 6,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.88 : 11,052.84 = 4,866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.88/11,052.84 = 4,866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.88x = 11,052.84 × 4,866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.88x = 53,784,887.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,784,887.89/8,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.50

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