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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.34, 11,069.28 and 4,878.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.34, 11,069.28 and 4,878.54 is: 6,732.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.34 : 11,069.28 = 4,878.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.34/11,069.28 = 4,878.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.34x = 11,069.28 × 4,878.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.34x = 54,001,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,001,925.25/8,021.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,732.28

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