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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.84, 11,072.79 and 4,666.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.84, 11,072.79 and 4,666.79 is: 6,440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.84 : 11,072.79 = 4,666.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.84/11,072.79 = 4,666.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.84x = 11,072.79 × 4,666.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.84x = 51,674,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,674,413.33/8,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.11

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