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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.76, 11,128.56 and 4,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.76, 11,128.56 and 4,526.72 is: 6,247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.76 : 11,128.56 = 4,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.76/11,128.56 = 4,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.76x = 11,128.56 × 4,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.76x = 50,375,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,375,875.12/8,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.19

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