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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.71, 11,111.37 and 4,907.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.71, 11,111.37 and 4,907.89 is: 6,772.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.71 : 11,111.37 = 4,907.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.71/11,111.37 = 4,907.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.71x = 11,111.37 × 4,907.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.71x = 54,533,381.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,533,381.71/8,051.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,772.89

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