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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,014.61, 11,061.59 and 4,784.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,014.61, 11,061.59 and 4,784.64 is: 6,603.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,014.61 : 11,061.59 = 4,784.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,014.61/11,061.59 = 4,784.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,014.61x = 11,061.59 × 4,784.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,014.61x = 52,925,702.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,925,702.05/8,014.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.66

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