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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.60, 11,127.56 and 4,706.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.60, 11,127.56 and 4,706.55 is: 6,494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.60 : 11,127.56 = 4,706.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.60/11,127.56 = 4,706.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.60x = 11,127.56 × 4,706.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.60x = 52,372,393.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,372,393.99/8,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,494.92

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