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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.04, 11,126.96 and 4,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.04, 11,126.96 and 4,708.16 is: 6,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.04 : 11,126.96 = 4,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.04/11,126.96 = 4,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.04x = 11,126.96 × 4,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.04x = 52,387,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,387,507.99/8,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.24

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