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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.84, 11,112.96 and 4,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.84, 11,112.96 and 4,695.40 is: 6,479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.84 : 11,112.96 = 4,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.84/11,112.96 = 4,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.84x = 11,112.96 × 4,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.84x = 52,179,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,179,792.38/8,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.68

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