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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.62, 11,063.99 and 4,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.62, 11,063.99 and 4,660.28 is: 6,430.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.62 : 11,063.99 = 4,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.62/11,063.99 = 4,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.62x = 11,063.99 × 4,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.62x = 51,561,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,561,212.70/8,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.99

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