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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.47, 11,117.88 and 4,699.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.47, 11,117.88 and 4,699.02 is: 6,484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.47 : 11,117.88 = 4,699.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.47/11,117.88 = 4,699.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.47x = 11,117.88 × 4,699.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.47x = 52,243,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,243,140.48/8,056.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.62

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