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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.88, 11,128.44 and 4,708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.88, 11,128.44 and 4,708.84 is: 6,498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.88 : 11,128.44 = 4,708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.88/11,128.44 = 4,708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.88x = 11,128.44 × 4,708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.88x = 52,402,043.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,402,043.41/8,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,498.37

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