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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.92, 11,114.52 and 4,866.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.92, 11,114.52 and 4,866.77 is: 6,716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.92 : 11,114.52 = 4,866.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.92/11,114.52 = 4,866.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.92x = 11,114.52 × 4,866.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.92x = 54,091,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,091,812.50/8,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.21

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