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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.62, 11,114.07 and 4,869.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.62, 11,114.07 and 4,869.89 is: 6,718.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.62 : 11,114.07 = 4,869.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.62/11,114.07 = 4,869.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.62x = 11,114.07 × 4,869.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.62x = 54,124,298.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,124,298.35/8,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,718.82

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