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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.89, 11,126.34 and 4,874.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.89, 11,126.34 and 4,874.81 is: 6,727.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.89 : 11,126.34 = 4,874.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.89/11,126.34 = 4,874.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.89x = 11,126.34 × 4,874.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.89x = 54,238,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,238,737.86/8,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.80

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