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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,060.96, 11,125.60 and 4,705.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,060.96, 11,125.60 and 4,705.76 is: 6,494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,060.96 : 11,125.60 = 4,705.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,060.96/11,125.60 = 4,705.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,060.96x = 11,125.60 × 4,705.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,060.96x = 52,354,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,354,403.46/8,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.81

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