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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.83, 11,052.81 and 4,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.83, 11,052.81 and 4,652.56 is: 6,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.83 : 11,052.81 = 4,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.83/11,052.81 = 4,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.83x = 11,052.81 × 4,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.83x = 51,423,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,423,861.69/8,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,420.09

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