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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.08, 11,087.37 and 4,968.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.08, 11,087.37 and 4,968.61 is: 6,856.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.08 : 11,087.37 = 4,968.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.08/11,087.37 = 4,968.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.08x = 11,087.37 × 4,968.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.08x = 55,088,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,088,789.74/8,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.89

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