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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.95, 11,127.81 and 4,875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.95, 11,127.81 and 4,875.25 is: 6,729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.95 : 11,127.81 = 4,875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.95/11,127.81 = 4,875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.95x = 11,127.81 × 4,875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.95x = 54,250,855.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,250,855.70/8,061.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.25

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