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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,078.14, 11,143.28 and 4,720.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,078.14, 11,143.28 and 4,720.24 is: 6,511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,078.14 : 11,143.28 = 4,720.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,078.14/11,143.28 = 4,720.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,078.14x = 11,143.28 × 4,720.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,078.14x = 52,598,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,598,955.99/8,078.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.27

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