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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.08, 11,088.48 and 4,679.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.08, 11,088.48 and 4,679.86 is: 6,458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.08 : 11,088.48 = 4,679.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.08/11,088.48 = 4,679.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.08x = 11,088.48 × 4,679.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.08x = 51,892,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,892,534.01/8,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,458.25

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