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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.76, 11,053.62 and 4,864.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.76, 11,053.62 and 4,864.26 is: 6,712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.76 : 11,053.62 = 4,864.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.76/11,053.62 = 4,864.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.76x = 11,053.62 × 4,864.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.76x = 53,767,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,767,681.62/8,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.77

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