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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.92, 11,070.77 and 4,876.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.92, 11,070.77 and 4,876.50 is: 6,730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.92 : 11,070.77 = 4,876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.92/11,070.77 = 4,876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.92x = 11,070.77 × 4,876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.92x = 53,986,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,986,585.52/8,020.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.72

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