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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.88, 11,052.86 and 4,865.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.88, 11,052.86 and 4,865.67 is: 6,714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.88 : 11,052.86 = 4,865.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.88/11,052.86 = 4,865.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.88x = 11,052.86 × 4,865.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.88x = 53,779,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,779,544.99/8,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.99

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