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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.62, 11,118.42 and 4,698.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.62, 11,118.42 and 4,698.90 is: 6,484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.62 : 11,118.42 = 4,698.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.62/11,118.42 = 4,698.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.62x = 11,118.42 × 4,698.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.62x = 52,244,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,244,343.74/8,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.65

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