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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.83, 11,137.80 and 4,713.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.83, 11,137.80 and 4,713.78 is: 6,505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.83 : 11,137.80 = 4,713.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.83/11,137.80 = 4,713.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.83x = 11,137.80 × 4,713.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.83x = 52,501,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,501,138.88/8,070.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.05

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