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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.28, 11,069.04 and 4,879.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.28, 11,069.04 and 4,879.32 is: 6,733.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.28 : 11,069.04 = 4,879.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.28/11,069.04 = 4,879.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.28x = 11,069.04 × 4,879.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.28x = 54,009,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,009,388.25/8,021.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.26

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