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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.03, 11,068.85 and 4,878.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.03, 11,068.85 and 4,878.23 is: 6,731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.03 : 11,068.85 = 4,878.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.03/11,068.85 = 4,878.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.03x = 11,068.85 × 4,878.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.03x = 53,996,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,996,352.99/8,021.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.85

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