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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.62, 11,078.37 and 4,884.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.62, 11,078.37 and 4,884.66 is: 6,739.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.62 : 11,078.37 = 4,884.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.62/11,078.37 = 4,884.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.62x = 11,078.37 × 4,884.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.62x = 54,114,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,114,070.80/8,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,739.31

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