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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.07, 11,121.93 and 4,702.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.07, 11,121.93 and 4,702.50 is: 6,488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.07 : 11,121.93 = 4,702.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.07/11,121.93 = 4,702.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.07x = 11,121.93 × 4,702.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.07x = 52,300,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,300,875.83/8,060.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.89

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