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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052, 11,111.79 and 4,697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052, 11,111.79 and 4,697.13 is: 6,482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052 : 11,111.79 = 4,697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052/11,111.79 = 4,697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052x = 11,111.79 × 4,697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052x = 52,193,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,193,522.16/8,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.06

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