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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.80, 11,126.97 and 4,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.80, 11,126.97 and 4,705.08 is: 6,493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.80 : 11,126.97 = 4,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.80/11,126.97 = 4,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.80x = 11,126.97 × 4,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.80x = 52,353,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353,284.01/8,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.19

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