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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.72, 11,086.44 and 4,888.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.72, 11,086.44 and 4,888.36 is: 6,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.72 : 11,086.44 = 4,888.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.72/11,086.44 = 4,888.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.72x = 11,086.44 × 4,888.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.72x = 54,194,509.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,194,509.84/8,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.72

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