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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.41, 11,112.43 and 4,865.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.41, 11,112.43 and 4,865.26 is: 6,714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.41 : 11,112.43 = 4,865.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.41/11,112.43 = 4,865.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.41x = 11,112.43 × 4,865.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.41x = 54,064,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,064,805.62/8,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.12

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