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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.61, 11,134.64 and 4,711.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.61, 11,134.64 and 4,711.56 is: 6,501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.61 : 11,134.64 = 4,711.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.61/11,134.64 = 4,711.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.61x = 11,134.64 × 4,711.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.61x = 52,461,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,461,524.44/8,068.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.93

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