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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.97, 11,068.92 and 4,387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.97, 11,068.92 and 4,387.02 is: 6,054.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.97 : 11,068.92 = 4,387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.97/11,068.92 = 4,387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.97x = 11,068.92 × 4,387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.97x = 48,559,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559,573.42/8,020.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.08

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