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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.64, 11,119.44 and 4,912.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.64, 11,119.44 and 4,912.03 is: 6,780.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.64 : 11,119.44 = 4,912.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.64/11,119.44 = 4,912.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.64x = 11,119.44 × 4,912.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.64x = 54,619,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,619,022.86/8,055.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.22

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