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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.32, 11,052.48 and 4,863.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.32, 11,052.48 and 4,863.68 is: 6,712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.32 : 11,052.48 = 4,863.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.32/11,052.48 = 4,863.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.32x = 11,052.48 × 4,863.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.32x = 53,755,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,755,725.93/8,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.48

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