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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.72, 11,067.84 and 6,419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.72, 11,067.84 and 6,419.12 is: 8,859.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.72 : 11,067.84 = 6,419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.72/11,067.84 = 6,419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.72x = 11,067.84 × 6,419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.72x = 71,045,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,045,793.10/8,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,859.99

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