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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.62, 11,053.88 and 4,607.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.62, 11,053.88 and 4,607.67 is: 6,358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.62 : 11,053.88 = 4,607.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.62/11,053.88 = 4,607.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.62x = 11,053.88 × 4,607.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.62x = 50,932,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,932,566.77/8,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.93

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