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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.24, 11,053.62 and 4,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.24, 11,053.62 and 4,867.24 is: 6,715.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.24 : 11,053.62 = 4,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.24/11,053.62 = 4,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.24x = 11,053.62 × 4,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.24x = 53,800,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,800,621.41/8,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.64

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