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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.53, 11,070.92 and 4,879.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.53, 11,070.92 and 4,879.73 is: 6,733.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.53 : 11,070.92 = 4,879.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.53/11,070.92 = 4,879.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.53x = 11,070.92 × 4,879.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.53x = 54,023,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,023,020.70/8,022.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.92

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