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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.67, 11,073.18 and 4,878.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.67, 11,073.18 and 4,878.25 is: 6,733.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.67 : 11,073.18 = 4,878.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.67/11,073.18 = 4,878.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.67x = 11,073.18 × 4,878.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.67x = 54,017,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,017,740.34/8,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,733.14

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