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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.58, 11,074.53 and 4,879.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.58, 11,074.53 and 4,879.86 is: 6,736.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.58 : 11,074.53 = 4,879.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.58/11,074.53 = 4,879.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.58x = 11,074.53 × 4,879.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.58x = 54,042,155.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042,155.97/8,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,736.26

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