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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.96, 11,126.97 and 4,704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.96, 11,126.97 and 4,704.48 is: 6,491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.96 : 11,126.97 = 4,704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.96/11,126.97 = 4,704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.96x = 11,126.97 × 4,704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.96x = 52,346,607.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,346,607.83/8,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.43

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