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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.47, 11,059.19 and 4,871.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.47, 11,059.19 and 4,871.29 is: 6,723.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.47 : 11,059.19 = 4,871.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.47/11,059.19 = 4,871.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.47x = 11,059.19 × 4,871.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.47x = 53,872,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,872,521.66/8,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.58

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