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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.76, 11,061.39 and 4,660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.76, 11,061.39 and 4,660.12 is: 6,429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.76 : 11,061.39 = 4,660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.76/11,061.39 = 4,660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.76x = 11,061.39 × 4,660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.76x = 51,547,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,547,404.77/8,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,429.95

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