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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.63, 11,095.38 and 4,682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.63, 11,095.38 and 4,682.76 is: 6,462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.63 : 11,095.38 = 4,682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.63/11,095.38 = 4,682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.63x = 11,095.38 × 4,682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.63x = 51,957,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,957,001.65/8,039.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.61

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