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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.95, 11,126.43 and 4,874.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.95, 11,126.43 and 4,874.25 is: 6,727.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.95 : 11,126.43 = 4,874.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.95/11,126.43 = 4,874.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.95x = 11,126.43 × 4,874.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.95x = 54,233,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,233,001.43/8,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.87

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