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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.84, 11,055.18 and 4,867.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.84, 11,055.18 and 4,867.42 is: 6,716.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.84 : 11,055.18 = 4,867.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.84/11,055.18 = 4,867.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.84x = 11,055.18 × 4,867.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.84x = 53,810,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,810,204.24/8,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.34

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