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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.20, 11,123.10 and 4,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.20, 11,123.10 and 4,704 is: 6,492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.20 : 11,123.10 = 4,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.20/11,123.10 = 4,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.20x = 11,123.10 × 4,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.20x = 52,323,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,323,062.40/8,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,492.34

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